Support Worker - Respite Service
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.34 to £13.82 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | SL6 5BF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Optalis |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Optalis is the proud Adult Social Care delivery partner for Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. We are council-owned and funded — we are not a private provider or an employment agency.
Support Worker | Allenby Respite (SL6)
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Shift Patterns: Days & Nights
Salary: £23,807.45 FTE (£12.34ph Mon-Fri | £13.82ph Sat-Sun)
The Service: Making "Great Things" Happen
Every now and then, we all need a break. Located in the Boyn Hill area of Maidenhead, Allenby Respite provides vital "Short Breaks" that support the health and wellness of both our customers and their dedicated carers.
With capacity for just four people at a time, Allenby offers a calm, friendly, and close-knit environment. This small setting allows us to focus entirely on a person-centred approach, giving our customers a sense of ownership and control over their stay. We believe that by involving and empowering the people we support, great things can and do happen.
Your Role & Impact
Working at Allenby Respite offers incredible variety. You will work with individuals with varying levels of needs and disabilities, often providing tailored 1:1 support. Your shift might include:
• Person-Centred Support: Helping customers enjoy their stay through activities and social engagement.
• Individualised Care: Assisting with personal care, medication, and physical wellbeing based on specific 1:1 requirements.
• Empowerment: Supporting life skills and helping customers maintain their independence.
• Collaboration: Working closely with families and carers to ensure a seamless transition between home and respite.
Flexibility to Suit You
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us across various shifts. We have Full-Time and Part-Time roles available, covering a mix of Days and Nights. We are happy to discuss specific rotas at the interview stage to find a schedule that works for you.
About You
Whether you are an experienced carer or looking to start a rewarding new career path, we want to hear from you. We provide full, comprehensive training—including classroom learning and shadowing—to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
Why Join the Optalis Team?
When you join Optalis, you’re investing in a career that cares for you, too. In addition to a supportive environment, you will enjoy:
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Time for You: An extra day off for your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day each year.
• Financial Perks: Access to Perkbox, offering high-street discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, health, and insurance, plus a generous pension scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive support to ensure you feel your best at work and at home.
• Career Growth: A fully paid training and development programme with clear pathways for career progression.
Ready to Fulfil Your Potential?
If you are excited by the idea of an Optalis career and ready for a rewarding Support Worker job every day, we want to meet you! Click ‘Apply For This Job’ or email your CV to ash.cooper@rbwm.gov.uk
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We anticipate this will be a popular role and reserve the right to close applications early.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – the DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list. For advice and information on disclosing criminal records, you can contact Nacro’s support service on 03001231999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk
Support Worker | Allenby Respite (SL6)
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Shift Patterns: Days & Nights
Salary: £23,807.45 FTE (£12.34ph Mon-Fri | £13.82ph Sat-Sun)
The Service: Making "Great Things" Happen
Every now and then, we all need a break. Located in the Boyn Hill area of Maidenhead, Allenby Respite provides vital "Short Breaks" that support the health and wellness of both our customers and their dedicated carers.
With capacity for just four people at a time, Allenby offers a calm, friendly, and close-knit environment. This small setting allows us to focus entirely on a person-centred approach, giving our customers a sense of ownership and control over their stay. We believe that by involving and empowering the people we support, great things can and do happen.
Your Role & Impact
Working at Allenby Respite offers incredible variety. You will work with individuals with varying levels of needs and disabilities, often providing tailored 1:1 support. Your shift might include:
• Person-Centred Support: Helping customers enjoy their stay through activities and social engagement.
• Individualised Care: Assisting with personal care, medication, and physical wellbeing based on specific 1:1 requirements.
• Empowerment: Supporting life skills and helping customers maintain their independence.
• Collaboration: Working closely with families and carers to ensure a seamless transition between home and respite.
Flexibility to Suit You
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us across various shifts. We have Full-Time and Part-Time roles available, covering a mix of Days and Nights. We are happy to discuss specific rotas at the interview stage to find a schedule that works for you.
About You
Whether you are an experienced carer or looking to start a rewarding new career path, we want to hear from you. We provide full, comprehensive training—including classroom learning and shadowing—to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
Why Join the Optalis Team?
When you join Optalis, you’re investing in a career that cares for you, too. In addition to a supportive environment, you will enjoy:
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Time for You: An extra day off for your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day each year.
• Financial Perks: Access to Perkbox, offering high-street discounts on shopping, cinema, travel, health, and insurance, plus a generous pension scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive support to ensure you feel your best at work and at home.
• Career Growth: A fully paid training and development programme with clear pathways for career progression.
Ready to Fulfil Your Potential?
If you are excited by the idea of an Optalis career and ready for a rewarding Support Worker job every day, we want to meet you! Click ‘Apply For This Job’ or email your CV to ash.cooper@rbwm.gov.uk
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We anticipate this will be a popular role and reserve the right to close applications early.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – the DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list. For advice and information on disclosing criminal records, you can contact Nacro’s support service on 03001231999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk
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