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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.
Activity Support Organiser – Learning Disabilities Day Service
Full-Time 37hpw - from £12.34 per hour
Our Community Lives Day Services at Boyn Grove (Maidenhead) and Oakbridge (Windsor) provide stimulating activities and opportunities for our customers to mix with other people, visit different places, learn new things and improve their well-being. With our services designed to meet different needs and interests every day, we support people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live life to the fullest!
We are recruiting for an Activity Support Organiser to work full-time – the service operates Monday to Friday only, from 8.30am to 4.30pm
As an Activity Support Organiser, you will provide high quality, person-centred support and help deliver meaningful activities catered to the interests of our customers. You’ll engage and motivate our customers to take part in our exciting range of on-site activities and events in the community, and support with life skills, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing.
The role will also involve care responsibilities, which may include administering medication, supporting with personal care and assisting with mobility.

Our current range of activities include;

• Arts and Crafts
• Quizzes, Games and Puzzles
• Karaoke, Music and Movement sessions
• Gardening and Outdoor Fun
• Social Tea and Cake Sessions
• Exercise, Pilates and Yoga
• Walking Football and Cricket
• Rebound Trampoline Therapy
• Performing Arts – Shows and Events
• Day Trips and Short Breaks

Check our Facebook page to see some of the recent activities our Day Services have been involved with.
Experience in the care sector would be beneficial but is not necessary – what we are looking for is personality, creativity and some interesting hobbies that will engage our customers. Full training is provided, including classroom-based learning, shadowing experienced staff and online sessions.
A full UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be driving our service vehicles to take customers for activities in the community.

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• Perkbox - rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
• 25 days annual leave increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days (pro rata), as well as 8 bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an additional wellbeing day.
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
• A generous pension scheme.

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.u

Please refer the Job description for details