Vacancy Description

Please note this is not an RBWM role. RBWM are advertising this on behalf of Optalis.

Would you like a career where no two days are the same? Are you looking for an enjoyable and rewarding role that will make a real impact to people’s lives as well as your own?

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our Short-Term Support & Rehabilitation team as a Service Coordinator. This remarkable team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Care Assistants working in the community to support residents to regain their independence. The team helps to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital, prevent hospital admissions, or support someone in the community who would otherwise be unable to remain at home safely in a crisis situation.

The Service Coordinator is a vital part of this team, carrying key responsibilities such as processing referrals into the service, supervising a team of Rehabilitation Care Assistants including allocating and coordinating their workload, carrying out initial assessment visits and undertaking a practical role to assist with the delivery of service when required. Due to the nature of this role, supervisory experience and an NVQ/CQF Level 3 in health and social care is desired. Furthermore, you are required to be highly organised with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use your initiative.

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

A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.

An extra day off for your birthday.

A comprehensive paid training and development programme.

Quarterly staff forums where you’ll have the opportunity to voice opinions and make suggestions.

Monthly STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile.

A generous pension scheme.

Life Assurance.

To find out more please contact Dawn Cannon on 01628 683718 or email: recruitment@optalis.org

For further information about this role and to apply on line please use: www.optalis.org and follow the working with us tab

Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. As such, all successful applicants 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 The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council’ and delivering adult social care for both councils.