Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | RG41 2PY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Optalis |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency, and we do not offer sponsorship.
Your New Adventure Starts Here - SUPPORT WORKER at OPTALIS!
Location: Wokingham, Winnersh, Woodley and Finchampstead
Pay Packet: £24,791.39 FTE (£12.85 Mon-Fri / £14.38 Sat-Sun)
Hours: Various - full-time and part-time available
Ready for a Role Where You Truly Fulfil Potential?
Stop scrolling and listen up! If you're looking for a Support Worker job that feels less like work and more like a positive adventure, you belong at Optalis.
We are a leading social care provider in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and our mission is simple: to fulfil the potential of every individual we support and colleague we work with. We’re hiring cheerful, compassionate, and energetic people to become Learning Disability Support Workers - helping the individuals we support live their best, most independent lives.
We have great permanent opportunities open right now, offering day and night shifts in a number of different services across Wokingham and the surrounding area.
What You’ll Be Doing (The Fun Stuff!):
As part of the Optalis team, you'll be a key player in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Your role is about enabling, not doing! You will be:
*Community Champions: Getting out there! Enjoying local activities, taking part in events, and building confidence on trips.
*Life Skill Mentors: Coaching independence, whether that’s mastering a new recipe, navigating public transport, or managing a household budget.
*Personalised Support: Providing reliable and respectful care support, including personal care and managing medication.
This is a chance to support the delivery of safe, innovative services and genuinely make a difference in your local community.
Why Optalis is a Great Place to Be:
*The Optalis Difference: Work for an established, quality-focused company with a mission to help everyone - individuals and staff - achieve their best.
*We Invest in You: Fantastic induction and continuous professional development
*Competitive Pay & Perks: Perkbox discounts, a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days a year, plus an annual wellbeing day and your birthday off!
*Caring Culture: We pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment where staff feel supported and respected.
Your New Adventure Starts Here - SUPPORT WORKER at OPTALIS!
Location: Wokingham, Winnersh, Woodley and Finchampstead
Pay Packet: £24,791.39 FTE (£12.85 Mon-Fri / £14.38 Sat-Sun)
Hours: Various - full-time and part-time available
Ready for a Role Where You Truly Fulfil Potential?
Stop scrolling and listen up! If you're looking for a Support Worker job that feels less like work and more like a positive adventure, you belong at Optalis.
We are a leading social care provider in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and our mission is simple: to fulfil the potential of every individual we support and colleague we work with. We’re hiring cheerful, compassionate, and energetic people to become Learning Disability Support Workers - helping the individuals we support live their best, most independent lives.
We have great permanent opportunities open right now, offering day and night shifts in a number of different services across Wokingham and the surrounding area.
What You’ll Be Doing (The Fun Stuff!):
As part of the Optalis team, you'll be a key player in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Your role is about enabling, not doing! You will be:
*Community Champions: Getting out there! Enjoying local activities, taking part in events, and building confidence on trips.
*Life Skill Mentors: Coaching independence, whether that’s mastering a new recipe, navigating public transport, or managing a household budget.
*Personalised Support: Providing reliable and respectful care support, including personal care and managing medication.
This is a chance to support the delivery of safe, innovative services and genuinely make a difference in your local community.
Why Optalis is a Great Place to Be:
*The Optalis Difference: Work for an established, quality-focused company with a mission to help everyone - individuals and staff - achieve their best.
*We Invest in You: Fantastic induction and continuous professional development
*Competitive Pay & Perks: Perkbox discounts, a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days a year, plus an annual wellbeing day and your birthday off!
*Caring Culture: We pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment where staff feel supported and respected.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.