Support Worker - Maidenhead


Company:	Optalis
Salary:	£24,791.39
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 4EP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Locations in Maidenhead: Pinkneys Green, Boyn Hill, South Bray, Paley Street

Pay: £24,791.39 FTE (£12.85 Mon-Fri / £14.38 Sat-Sun)

Hours: various day shifts - full-time and part-time available

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 customer 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.

We have great permanent opportunities open right now, offering day shifts in several different services across Maidenhead 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, autism and neurodiversity. 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 - customers and staff - achieve their best.

• We Invest in You: Fantastic induction and continuous professional development - we welcome applicants with no previous experience!

• 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.

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