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Windsor & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is seeking to recruit a committed, highly motivated Senior Social Worker to join their team.
Within this role you will be responsible for making decisions on day-to-day operational issues in line with the eligibility criteria for Adult & Community Care Services to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults
As a senior member of the team, you will have an influence on the future development of the service and take every opportunity to support and develop those around you. You’ll need to be a professionally qualified and a registered Social Worker and have a proactive, person-centered approach to your work. You will need to have the skills and confidence to manage staff often in challenging situations as required and to gain knowledge of local policies and procedures and ability to implement as necessary, working within the context of relevant legislation to promote autonomy, provide necessary support and facilitate care management.
You will need to act as care manager/care coordinator within adult mental health as part of a recovery focussed multi-disciplinary community team, and provide outcome focused assessments and provision of support to eligible residents within the Borough
Based in Maidenhead at Nicholson’s House, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced and friendly multi-disciplinary team in a supportive working environment, with a visible and accessible management team who priorities supportive supervision and a commitment to staff training/development/progression.
You will need to hold the relevant qualification in Social Work and currently be registered with Social Work England and have experience of working in a health or social care environment and have knowledge of mental health and criminal justice legislation, understanding of care coordination, care management and safeguarding. You must also hold a full, current driving license and have daily use of a car.
Working for Optalis you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
And much more….
For More Information: Please contact Lurvin Munisami on 01628 640200 / 07771 380858 or email: lurvin.munisami@berkshire.nhs.uk
If you are interested and would like to visit and speak to a member of the team, please contact Louise Mole on 01628 640200 who will be happy to organise this.
Optalis are a Mindful Employer, which means we are serious about increasing awareness of mental health in the workplace and providing support for our staff.
We’re also a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that as an employer, Optalis is taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace.
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. We would like to remind successful applicants that they will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Optalis is a local authority trading company owned by and delivering adult social care in both The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council
Windsor & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is seeking to recruit a committed, highly motivated Community Support Worker. It is a joint NHS and Local Authority service which aims to provide a comprehensive range of resources that people with enduring and serious mental ill health can use so that they can lead as fulfilled a life as possibleCommunity support workers have the individual service user’s needs, wishes and aspirations at the fore at all times. They work closely with the service users, helping to provide care in line with an agreed care plan. Whilst working as part of a team. There will be a significant amount of individual work, which could take place in various community settings, in hospital, or in service users’ homesThe successful candidate will work with health and social care colleagues within the integrated Adult Mental Health service to deliver high quality mental healthcare within a community setting. This post will provide the opportunity to gain further skills and experience in working in a progressive and supportive CMHT. Supervision, multi-disciplinary team support and opportunities for professional development will be providedBased in Maidenhead at Nicholson’s House, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse role. You will be joining an experienced and friendly multi-disciplinary team in a supportive working environment, with a visible and accessible management team who priorities supportive supervision and a commitment to staff training/development/progression.Requirement - You must have proven experience of working within a mental health setting and have knowledge of mental health, understanding of care coordination, care management, personalisation, & safeguarding. Working for Optalis you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
• Fantastic rewards package through Perkbox that offers all kinds of shopping, health, travel and insurance discounts/special offer
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Paid training
• Free uniform
• Paid mileage
• Quarterly staff forums; an opportunity to voice opinions, make suggestions
• Monthly STAR awards - a reward scheme recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
• Generous pension scheme
• Career progression
• Life Assurance
• Generous refer a friend scheme
For More Information: Please contact Lurvin Munisami AMHP Lead on 01628 640200 / 07771 380858 or email: lurvin.munisami@berkshire.nhs.uk Optalis are a Mindful Employer, which means we are serious about increasing awareness of mental health in the workplace and providing support for our staff.We’re also a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that as an employer, Optalis is takingaction to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace.Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. We would like to remind successful applicants that they will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.Optalis is a local authority trading company owned by and delivering adult social care in both The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council
Would you like to change your life? Would you like each day to be different? Would you like to really enjoy your job? Are you looking for a role that will make a real impact to people’s lives as well as your own? Optalis are looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic people to join their Independent living service team, based in Maidenhead. Support roles involve working a shift pattern including alternate weekends and public holidays. Part time workers are welcome.We are looking for people who wish their work to be enjoyable and rewarding and able to shift lead where required. Experience in working with Learning Disabilities is desired but not essential as Optalis provides full training which you will be paid to attend.we have positions at our homes in- Paley Street- Brill Close
Would you like to change your life? Would you like each day to be different? Would you like to really enjoy your job? Are you looking for a role that will make a real impact to people’s lives as well as your own? Optalis are looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic people to join their Independent living service team, based in Maidenhead. Support roles involve working a shift pattern including alternate weekends and public holidays. Part time workers are welcome.We are looking for people who wish their work to be enjoyable and rewarding and able to shift lead where required. Experience in working with Learning Disabilities is desired but not essential as Optalis provides full training which you will be paid to attend.we have positions at our homes in- Paley Street- Brill House£9.23 plus a holiday allowance of 14.53% which totals to £10.57 per hourFor further information please contact Leigh Horton on 07554 116534
Optalis provides Extra Care Services for Older Adults (some living with dementia) across the Royal Borough Windsor and Maidenhead. We are searching for Care and Support Workers to join our teams as we expand and grow in the borough!
Optalis Support Worker roles entail providing care and support to our customers living in Extra Care Services meeting their person centred care needs. This includes delivering personal care, meeting nutritional needs, administering medication, supporting activities and undertaking domestic duties. Experience is not essential as we provide a full training before you embark on your role.
Optalis takes pride in delivering a service that is caring, responsive and rewarding for both our customers and our staff. Should this meet your expectations then we look forward to hearing from you.
As an Optalis carer, you will receive:
Optalis is a local authority trading company owned by, and delivering adult social care, in both The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council. We are a growing organisation and we now have a need for a talented and motivated Human Resources Operations Manager to join our HR team. This new post will be key to developing our internal expertise as well as helping us deliver on our agenda of service development, transformation and change.
As the Human Resources Operations Manager you will be responsible for the day to day management of the HR team and the delivery of a comprehensive HR and L&D service to the organisation, delivering on key priority areas such as recruitment and employee health and wellbeing.
You will need to work closely with a number of stakeholders including the senior management team, line managers, employees, trades unions, colleagues within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council.
To succeed in this role, you will have sound up to date knowledge of HR/ER and best practice, and proven experience of the practical application of that knowledge to meet service needs and priorities. You will also have the ability to operate effectively in a demanding and pressurised environment, organise and plan your own workload effectively, and work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
Ideally you will have experience of working in Health and Social Care and be CIPD level 7 qualified or working towards this.
For More Information: Please contact Jeannette Crisp for further information on 0118 9778611 or email: jeannette.crisp@optalis.org
We’re also a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that as an employer, Optalis is taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace.
Optalis is a local authority trading company owned by, and delivering adult social care, in both The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council. We are a growing organisation and we now have a need for a talented and motivated Employee Relations Business Partner to join our HR team. This new post will be key to developing our internal expertise as well as helping us deliver on our agenda of service development, transformation and change.
As the Employee Relations Business Partner, you will deliver efficient and effective professional advice and guidance in relation to all ER matters within Optalis. You will work closely with a number of stakeholders including the Senior Management Team, line managers, employees, trades unions, colleagues within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council.
To succeed in this role, you will have sound up to date knowledge of HR/ER best practice, and proven experience of the practical application of that knowledge to meet service needs and priorities. Ideally you will have experience of working in Health and Social Care and be CIPD level 7 qualified or working towards this.
You will have experience of leading and managing change, successful partnership working and, TUPE and dealing with complex Employee Relations issues. You will also have the ability to operate effectively in a demanding and pressurised environment, organise and plan your own workload effectively and work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
Are you a people person?
If you are calm, innovative, forward thinking, creative, motivated, fun and want to support / empower adults with a Learning Disability to “live life to the full”, this could be just the opportunity for you.
A full time (5 days) has become available for a personal organiser to enhance the lives of people with a learning disability at in the Community and within a purpose build “Hubb”
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So if you are self motivated, work well under pressure and have a calm and flexible attitude, then please apply for this role – we need you to join our community.
In return we can offer you a job within an organisation where you will be able to develop, with the opportunity of further training.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Julia Harris on 01628 685733
The Service is based within the RBWM.
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about enabling individuals with dementia and their carers to live life to the full. ?
If so this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team that provides a range of support and services to unpaid Carers and those individuals living with dementia in the RBWM We require creative and proactive staff to facilitate meaningful bespoke activities in their local community eg music, dance, rambling, discussion groups, drumming etc
The successful applicant needs to have knowledge and experience of dementia and the issues that relate to Carers. You will need to have experience of providing advocacy, support and information and excellent organisational / communication skills.
You will need a commitment to working with Carers, individuals living with dementia and volunteers. You must be able to adapt to providing services both face to face, via virtual platforms and group activities. But most of all have a fun, lively and creative personality.
If you have these skills and a passion for making a difference to lives, then this is the job for you.
Optalis Community Lives service offers stimulating activities which help our customers develop skills, find companionship and improve their well-being. This service gives our customers an opportunity to mix with other people, visit different places and learn new things. This role is perfect for someone who likes to be active and enjoys each day being different.
This role is part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 5 hours per day starting at 9am, flexibility on start time may be possible.
For more information on this role, please read the attached job description.
Information about the Kickstart Scheme:
Salary dependent on age: Under 18 - £4.62 per hour; 18 to 20 - £6.56 per hour; 21 to 22 - £8.36 per hour; 23 & Over - £8.91 per hour
The Kickstart Scheme is part of the Government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ and seeks to help get 16-24 year olds who are claiming Universal Credit and are struggling to find work, into employment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are delighted to be offering some great Kickstart placement opportunities at Optalis. Each job placement will support successful applicants to build their confidence, gain hands-on paid experience in a real workplace, and learn important transferable skills.
During your six month placement you will receive comprehensive training across a number of areas, including developing your CV, career guidance and training specific to the role to enable a successful placement.
Key benefits include:
If you are interested in a placement with Optalis, you must be registered with Jobcentre Plus and claiming Universal Credit. We are only able to accept applications from individuals who have been referred by their Work Coaches.
If you have any queries, please contact HR@optalis.org
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