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Delivering adult social care on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, we offer stable employment and opportunities to develop both yourself and your career.

26/10/2026

Support Worker – Wokingham
Full-Time | Days and Nights from £12.85 per hour

Are you kind, reliable, and passionate about making a difference?

Hi, I'm Dan – a sociable and outgoing young man living independently in my own flat near Wokingham town centre. I have physical disabilities and enjoy being active in the community, pursuing hobbies and maintaining a varied social life. I’m looking for a team of Support Workers who can help me live the life I want to lead. I like to make a difference and don’t see why having a disability means I should not live the life I want to.

I require 24-hour care and I need people who can work during the day (8am-3pm / 3pm-10pm) and/or at night (9pm-9am), including alternate weekends.

What I’m looking for in my support workers:

Patient and a good listener
Respectful of my privacy and personal space
Able to anticipate my needs while encouraging my independence
Willing to learn about my specific needs and condition
Positive, kind, and committed
Likes travelling and sports and will be able to assist me to carry on with these activities.
Loves the use of technology as I use a lot to move and communicate.
Someone who helps me say “how can we?” not “we can’t”.

As a Support Worker, your role will be to support me in my day-to-day life with things like cooking, cleaning and shopping. I will need support with personal care (dressing, showering, personal tasks) and socialising, including appointments, events and outings.

Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary as we provide full training. This includes classroom-based learning for practical skills, online sessions for theory and awareness, and shadowing experienced staff to learn how we do things.

For more info contact [email protected]

16/10/2026

Support Worker
Locations: Finchampstead & Woodley
Pay: £24, 791.39 FTE (£12.85 Mon-Fri / £14.38 Sat-Sun)

Hours: Various - full-time and part-time available, with sleep in duties.

Supporting individuals to live independently within their own home and community promoting inclusion, independence and quality of life.

Your experience would benefit including support of individuals with learning disabilities and have worked previously within a lone environment.

The people we support have particularly requested an outgoing, problem solver, quick thinking and trustworthy person.

Shifts are from 7am -3pm, 3pm-10pm plus sleep in shifts are a requirement.

You will be required to work every other weekend which will include a sleep in shift.

Looking for a flexible fun member of staff to join our team.

Our mission is simple: to fulfil the potential of every individual and colleague we work with. We’re hiring cheerful, compassionate, and energetic people to become Learning Disability Support Workers—helping people live their best, most independent lives.

A "Can Do" Attitude: A genuine passion for empowering people and respecting their dignity and beliefs.
Flexibility: Willingness to work a varied shift pattern (which will involve weekends and bank holidays).
Must Have Wheels: For many of our Support Worker vacancies, a full, clean UK Driving Licence is highly desirable to ensure the people we support can access the community and achieve their goals.

Please contact [email protected]

15/10/2026

Registered Manager – Residential Care Home
Location: Suffolk Lodge, Wokingham
Salary: £49,351.26 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate care professional to lead Suffolk Lodge, a well-established residential care home located in the heart of Wokingham.

Suffolk Lodge provides residential and dementia care for up to 37 older people, together with 8 Assess to Discharge (step-down) beds supporting hospital discharge pathways.

Our focus is on delivering outstanding, relationship-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality, compliance, financial performance and day-to-day operation of the home. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred support while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will be accountable for:
• Maintaining and improving CQC standards, with an aspiration to achieve and sustain a rating of Good or above
• Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing workforce
• Driving high-quality resident outcomes and positive customer experiences
• Managing occupancy, referrals and stakeholder relationships
• Delivering strong governance, safeguarding and quality assurance systems
• Managing budgets and resources effectively
• Creating a positive culture where residents and staff can thrive

We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care for older people. You will have:
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or equivalent)
• Significant management experience within a CQC-regulated adult social care service
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality governance
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to delivering person-centred care and continuous improvement

To apply, please submit your application online or send your CV to Alison Reeves ([email protected]) Full JD is available.

17/09/2026

📣 NOW Hiring: Activity Support Organisers

Optalis are recruiting creative, fun-loving and caring people to join our Learning Disability and Dementia Day Services teams in Maidenhead.

📍 Location: Boyn Grove Resource Centre (SL6 6JE)
⏰ Service Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
💷 Salary: £24,791.39 FTE (£12.85ph)

This is the last call for our Recruitment Event on Tuesday 22nd September - we are looking to fill our vacancies in one day and we only have 4 appointments remaining!!

In a nutshell, our Community Lives Day Services bring life, energy, and joy to the people we support. At Boyn Grove, we provide stimulating activities and opportunities so that people we support can meet friends, visit different places, learn new things and improve their well-being. In simple terms: we have a lot of fun while providing high-quality care!

For more detail and to reserve your space;
🤳 Scan the QR code
🔗 https://calendly.com/optalis/optalis-recruitment-event
📧 Email [email protected]

We'll give you a call to discuss the role - if you meet our criteria, we'll guarantee you an interview!

You must have a manual driving licence as the role includes driving our vehicles to transport people we support.

No experience needed as full training provided!!

Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead with nearly 70 services across the two boroughs. We are owned and funded by both councils, and are not a private provider or an employment agency.

To find out more about the event and other roles we have available:
🌐 https://www.optalis.org/jobs
📧 [email protected]

10/09/2026

📣 We're Hiring!
We're not able to make it to the Reading Job Fest this morning, but we didn't want to miss out the chance to talk to people about the adult social care roles we're recruiting for:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Roles: Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers, Activity Support
📍 Locations: Wokingham, Woodley, Winnersh, Burghfield, Maidenhead
💷 Pay: £12.85ph Mon-Fri | £14.38 Sat-Sun
🕧 Hours: Full- and Part-time; Days and Night roles

No experience needed - full paid training provided.
Driving licence beneficial but not needed for some roles.

Optalis is owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. We are not an agency; you will be employed and given contracted hours.

🌐 Check out our vacancies at: optalis.org/jobs
📧 Email your CV to: [email protected]

Please share this post and tag your friends to help us find more amazing people to join our teams.

01/09/2026

📣 Recruitment Event - 22nd September!
We are recruiting Activity Support Organisers to join our Day Services teams at Boyn Grove Community Resource Centre in Maidenhead.

Sign up for our recruitment event and if you meet our criteria, we will guarantee you an interview on Tuesday 22nd September!
🗓️ Tue 22 Sept
🕙 10am - 4pm
📍 Boyn Grove Library SL6 5BF

Known as Community Lives, we operate two services from Boyn Grove:

The Dementia Resource Centre is our specialist hub for older adults with a formal diagnosis of dementia. Here, people can socialise, stay active, enjoy sensory experiences, and receive tailored support designed to enhance their quality of life. We are recruiting:
• Full-time; 37 hours | Mon-Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm

Our Learning Disability Day Service provides stimulating activities and opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities to enjoy the things that matter, stay mentally and physically active and develop new skills. We are recruiting:
• Full-time; 37 hours | Mon-Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Part-time; 22.5 hours | Wed-Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm (12-month fixed term contract)

Our teams put on a range of activities and events throughout the day - there is honestly never a quiet moment at Boyn Grove! From singing, cooking and games to sports, day trips and pub lunches - even taking on a 5k challenge - you name it and we probably do it!

Community Lives is about enriching the lives of the people we support. This means we are looking for people who are creative, musical, artistic - whatever interests and hobbies you bring to the table, we'll likely find a way to include it. Most importantly, we want someone who is passionate about helping people live their best lives

In addition to enthusiastic and compassionate individuals, we are looking for people who:
• Hold a valid manual UK driving licence as the role will involve driving our vehicles to transport people.
• Have right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship and you must have at least 12 months on your current visa.

This role does include some care responsibilities, but previous experience isn't needed as we provide full training and support. Our current teams are made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds - care, schools, nurseries, even corporate finance and marketing. Bring your passion and we'll take care of the rest.

Full-time salary is £24,791.39 and our weekday hourly rate is £12.85

If you're looking for a change, this is your opportunity to find out more about us and how you can get involved.

Spaces are limited, so our recruitment team will contact you to have a quick chat. To register interest and reserve your preferred time:
🤳 scan the QR code
🔗 Use this link: https://calendly.com/optalis/optalis-recruitment-event

Please share and tag your friends!

Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead with nearly 70 services across the two boroughs. We are owned and funded by both councils, and are not a private provider or an employment agency.

To find out more about the event and other roles available:
🌐 https://www.optalis.org/jobs
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01189778600

11/08/2026

NOW HIRING: Activity Support Organisers 🌟
Are you energetic, compassionate, and fun-loving? Join our wonderful Community Lives teams across Maidenhead, Wokingham, and Woodley!

Our Community Lives service offers stimulating activities where the people we support can develop new skills, find companionship, and boost their well-being. In simple terms: we have a lot of fun while providing high-quality care! 💜

What you’ll be doing:
• Dementia Resource Centre: Helping people living with dementia feel safe, comfortable, and engaged in nostalgic, positive activities. (Maidenhead)
• Learning Disability Day Support: Supporting individuals to stay active, build new skills, make friends, and create great memories. (Maidenhead, Wokingham and Woodley)
• Physical Disabilities & Long-Term Conditions: Supporting adults with tailored activities like woodworking, cooking, light exercise, and community trips. (Wokingham)
• Out & About Service: Helping adults with learning disabilities join in with local community events, social clubs, and outings (Wokingham and Woodley)
• Fun activities: Ranging from arts & crafts, music, and bingo to pub lunches, cooking sessions, and trampoline therapy!

You’ll support activities, oversee health and well-being, assist with personal care, meals, and mobility, and drive our vehicles for trips out.

The details:
⏰ Working Hours:
‣ Day Services: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
‣ Out & About Service: Flexible shifts across daytimes, evenings, and weekends
💰 Pay: £12.85/hr (Mon–Fri) | £14.38/hr (Sat–Sun) (£24,791.39 FTE) + great benefits
📍 Locations: Boyn Hill Resource Centre (Maidenhead), Matthewsgreen Centre & Acorn Centre (Wokingham), Woodford Park (Woodley)
🚗 Requirement: Full driving licence essential (manual licence required for Maidenhead roles)

No experience? No problem!
While care experience is beneficial, full paid training and shadowing are provided at your own pace so you feel confident from day one.

How to apply:
🌐 Visit https://www.optalis.org/jobs
📧 Email your CV to [email protected]
💬 Send us a direct message here on Facebook!

Optalis is jointly owned by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council. We deliver adult social care on their behalf—we do not make a profit, and our sole goal is quality care. We are not an agency and do not offer sponsorship.

Know someone who would be great for this? Tag them in the comments or share this post! 👇

29/07/2026

Support Workers Needed!
If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and hold a valid UK driving licence, we've got a job for you! 🫵

Thank you to everyone who shared and tagged for our recent HCA Recruitment Event; it was a huge success!

We're recruiting kind, caring and proactive people to join our teams in supporting people with learning disabilities across the Wokingham and Windsor & Maidenhead boroughs. We have a number of different vacancies, including roles based in one location and out in the community, and you may be asked to drive one of our vehicles to help people we support get out and about 🚗

The Role
As a Support Worker, you will be helping adults with learning disabilities and autism to remain as independent as possible. That could mean accompanying them on trips to the shops and appointments, helping with meal prep and cooking, and ensuring people remain in good health. Every person we support is unique; they have their own individual needs and ways they like to do things, so being patient and understanding is crucial.

As we expand our teams to provide more support, we are looking for people to join the following services:

📍 Brambletye in Finchampstead
📍 Rushall Place in Winnersh
📍 Loddon Short Breaks Service in Earley
📍 Winston Court in Pinkneys Green, Maidenhead
📍 Tithe Barn in South Bray, Maidenhead

Positions are also available in other services across Maidenhead, Wokingham, Winnersh and Woodley.

Let's be clear - these are care roles, but our goal is to put smiles on faces and help people to achieve their goals. Responsibilities will vary depending on people's individual needs and abilities, but you will most likely be helping people to wash and maintain good hygiene, as well as administering medication and helping with mobility.

It can be hard work at times, but a career in care is unlike any other job ✨

Experience in care would be beneficial, but is not needed as we provide full training and support as you begin your journey with us. This includes classroom-based training with our Learning and Development team, eLearning and shadowing our existing team. All training is paid and is done at your pace to ensure you are comfortable and confident.

We have a number of roles available, including for people who do not hold a driving licence - but these locations are our priority currently.

We offer great benefits when you join and our hourly rates are competitive - £12.85ph Mon-Fri and £14.38 Sat-Sun

To apply for a role with us:
🌐 Optalis Jobs - https://www.optalis.org/jobs
📧 Send your CV to [email protected]
💬 Inbox us with your details

Optalis is joint owned by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council - we deliver adult social care on their behalf. We do not make profit; our goal is to deliver quality care for the people we are supporting.

We are not an agency, and we do not offer sponsorship.

Please share with or tag friends to help us find more amazing people to help our teams support individuals to live their best life.

17/07/2026

📣 HCA Recruitment Event - July 21 and 22
In case you missed it, we are holding a recruitment event for Healthcare Assistants next week in Wokingham.

All of our allocated time slots are now full but we are working to make space for extra people to attend!

If you are still interested in coming along, please email [email protected] with your CV

The open days are your chance to meet with our management teams, find out more about what we do and how you can get involved. If you like what you hear, and you meet our criteria, we will offer you an *IMMEDIATE* interview!

We are recruiting for the following locations:
📍 Bluebell House, Wokingham - RG41 2RP
📍 Suffolk Lodge, Wokingham - RG40 1DH
📍 The Hollies, Burghfield Common - RG7 3BH

Previous experience of working in care would be beneficial, but is not needed - we only ask that you are kind, compassionate and willing to get stuck in. And a good sense of humour will certainly help! We provide all of the training and support as you start your career with us; this includes practical classroom-based training at our Head Office in Wokingham, eLearning and shadow shifts.

We can offer full-time (44hpw) and part-time (11-33hpw) roles, covering either long days or wake nights. Shifts are 12 hours, including a 1 hour unpaid break.

Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council, and is owned and funded by the two Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship with our roles.

If you'd like to know more, pop us a message or email [email protected]

02/07/2026

📣 Tell Your Friends - We're Hiring Healthcare Assistants!

Do you know someone who is interested in a career in adult social care with Optalis? We're looking for kind hearted, compassionate people (like you!) to join our nursing and care homes teams in Wokingham and Burghfield Common.

We're holding Recruitment Open Days at our Head Office on July 21 and 22. Meet with our managers and find out the difference a Healthcare Assistant can make in the lives of the people we support. Meet our criteria and we will offer an *IMMEDIATE* interview.

🗓️ Tue 21 and Wed 22 July
🕙 10am to 4pm
📍 Trinity Court, Wokingham, RG41 2PY

No experience? No problem!
Whether new to care or a seasoned pro, we provide full paid training and support to help develop your career with Optalis.

We are recruiting for the following locations:
📍 Bluebell House, Wokingham - RG41 2RP
📍 Suffolk Lodge, Wokingham - RG40 1DH
📍 The Hollies, Burghfield Common - RG7 3BH

We have full-time (44hpw) and part-time (11-33hpw) roles, covering either long days or wake nights. Shifts are 12 hours, including a 1 hour unpaid break.
Pay is £12.85ph Mon-Fri and £14.38ph at weekends.

Previous events have been busy so we recommend booking a preferred day and time with us. Scan the QR code on the graphic or use the link below to access the booking system:
>> https://calendly.com/resourcing-optalis/recruitment

Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council, and is owned and funded by the two Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship with our roles.

Want to know more? Pop us a message or email [email protected]

Address

Trinity Court, Molly Millars Lane
Wokingham
RG412PY

Telephone

+447710117620

Website

http://optalis.org/jobs

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