Our latest news
Optalis Supported Employment Team recognised for specialist support for autistic people
Optalis Supported Employment Team has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Specialist Award, for specialist providers in sectors including education, social care and the justice system.
Changing the Story of Social Care: Let’s Talk About Language
Over the past year, we’ve listened to our teams and community, helping us adopt language that’s more clear and human. Daniel shared his perspective on the power of language in social care.
Supported Employment Service achieves Support with Confidence accreditation for 3rd year running
Optalis SES receives recognition for their constant hard work and demonstrates the excellence that the service provides
Co-production at its best!
The Action 4 All Partnership Board in Wokingham, which supports people with autism and their families, have received a £500 donation from the Rotary Club of Wokingham to embark on a new way of sharing information online.
Wokingham Borough Council awards social care contract to Optalis
We are pleased to announce that Wokingham Borough Council has awarded the contract to provide care and support services for older people and people with disabilities to Optalis. The new five year contract commences in June 2016.
Come along to an Apprenticeship Evening at Wokingham Borough Council on 8 March
Council Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1WN. Tuesday 8th March 2016 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Optalis wins Extra Care Contract for Nicholson House in Abingdon
Optalis is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to provide care and support services for an Extra Care scheme in Abingdon – our first substantial contract in Oxfordshire.
Beeches Manor in Wokingham rated Good by the CQC
Optalis-run Beeches Manor on the Reading Road in Wokingham has received a positive rating in all categories by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Optalis presents cheque to Thames Valley Air Ambulance
Air Ambulance representatives Angus Ross and Brian Morris visit Optalis to receive a cheque for £260 – the money raised at the Optalis Charity Quiz.
New Year, New Job, New You! Be part of something exciting this year.
Want to be part of a friendly and supportive team? We are recruiting care and support workers for our older people's and learning disability services.
Mandy wins in the Great British Care Awards
Mandy Loveday has been awarded Ancillary Worker of the Year in the South East Region Great British Care Awards for her fabulous Sensory Garden
Optalis social worker WINS Lifetime Achievement Award
Optalis is thrilled to announce that Anju Bhatti, a social worker for the Brokerage and Professional Services team has won the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2015 Social Worker of the Year Awards.