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 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency. CHEF - Full Time £28,920.07 Bluebell House Nursing Home, Wokingham We are looking to secure an individual to assist the Group Head Chef to prepare nutritious meals for the home individuals. Working within a team to ensure the smooth running of day to day tasks and the standards of food and kitchen hygiene is met. You will be expected to work independently and manage the Kitchen in the Group Head Chef's absence. This role will require working rotational weekends. The role also caters for special events such as parties and birthdays for the people we support. Our culinary team is passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience that celebrates creativity and quality. Some of the duties will involve - Assist in the preparation of innovative and enticing menus. Creating high-quality wholesome dishes with fresh produce. Creativity to collaborate with the Group Head Chef to deliver well-balanced meals tailored to the needs and preferences of the people we support. Ensuring meals are prepared to the agreed high standards and deadlines are met. Ability to prepare and develop full diet sensitive meals as agreed for the individuals we support Utilising modern kitchen equipment . Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and safe to use in accordance with cleaning schedules such as daily, monthly and quarterly basis as identified. Check and record freshness and quality of food delivered, ensuring all temperatures are recorded correctly. Audit that food is sorted correctly, labelled, rotated and the use by dates are met. We are looking for someone that Possesses a warm and personable approach, genuinely caring for the people we support wellbeing. Holds a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification. Demonstrates a good understanding of nutrition. Creates a welcoming and enjoyable dining environment. Self motivated and happy to take responsibility for resolving issues that arise. Holds Food Hygiene Certificates (level 2) Worked within a stock control or budgetary environment. Able to work alternative weekends. 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 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday An additional health and wellbeing day A comprehensive paid training and development programme Excellent career progression opportunities and support As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference STAR awards - a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile A generous pension scheme 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. We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.

Records and Archive Interim Manager, RG7 3BH Salary £30,000 pa pro rata. Duration 3 months This role has been identified on an interim basis to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, such as the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulation 17), and is critical for providing high-quality, person-centred care. Every staff member who creates or uses records is responsible for managing them appropriately. Accurate and Timely Recording: Making clear, factual, and accurate entries in care records as soon as possible after an event, observation, or interaction occurs. All entries should be signed and dated. Confidentiality: Respecting the privacy of residents' information and handling all data in accordance with confidentiality policies and data protection legislation. Data Security: Storing confidential information securely (e.g., in locked cabinets or password-protected systems) and never leaving records where they can be accessed by unauthorised individuals. Training and Policy Adherence: Understanding and following the care home's established policies and procedures for record keeping, which includes participating in mandatory data protection and records management training. Involving Residents: Where practical, involving the resident when recording information about their care to promote transparency and their involvement in their own care journey. This role will provide a framework and oversight for records management at an Optalis care home. Going forward a designated senior member of staff will have lead responsibility. Policy Implementation: Implementing records management policies and procedures that cover the entire lifecycle of a record, from creation, use and storage to ultimate disposal. Working with all care home staff to develop local procedures in line with existing policies that can be easily followed and embedded. Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring the care home meets all legal and regulatory standards set by bodies like the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Work with the Care Home and Information Governance to establish effective systems for records management that ensure accuracy, accessibility, and secure maintenance of all records Providing Resources and Training: Ensuring staff have the necessary training, resources, and systems (manual or electronic) to manage records competently. Monitoring and Auditing: Setting up systems to monitor and review record-keeping practices regularly to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. Secure Storage and Disposal: Establishing secure systems for the storage of records and arranging for the confidential and certified disposal of records that have passed their retention period. Information Sharing: Defining clear procedures for securely sharing information with external professionals and agencies, adhering to "need to know" principles. Key Types of Records Managed Records management duties apply to a variety of records: Resident Care Records: Assessments, care plans, medical histories, medication administration records, incident reports, and communication logs. Staff Records: Recruitment information, training records, supervision notes, and appraisal documentation. Management and Corporate Records: Health and safety checks, financial records, quality assurance documentation, and policies.