Activity Support Organiser - Community Lives Maidenhead
Posted 6 days 4 hours ago by Optalis
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 - Community Lives Maidenhead
Location: Boyn Grove Resource Centre, Maidenhead
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £24,791.39 FTE (£12.85ph)
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!
We are recruiting enthusiastic, creative people to our teams as Activity Support Organisers in Maidenhead;
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)
Note: You do not need to choose upfront. Apply today, and we will discuss which team and pattern best suit your strengths!
The Role
As an Activity Support Organiser, you will provide high quality, person-centred support and help deliver meaningful activities catered to the interests of the people we support. You'll engage and motivate people 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, helping with meals and assisting with mobility.
Our current range of activities include - but are not limited to;
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
Cooking and Baking classes
Performing Arts - Shows and Events
Day Trips and Short Breaks
About You
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 manual UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be driving our service vehicles to transport people we support throughout the day.
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:
- 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.