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From retail to care, Jon's journey shows the power of transferable skills. Now Deputy Manager at Optalis, he describes his career journey! Read his article - https://zurl.co/Lesnj Start your 2025 with purpose—explore our roles today! www.optalis.org/jobs #CareerChange #CareerInCare

Woodley Community Lives Day Services got into the festive spirit today with an incredible panto! 🎭 A brilliant script, props and moments for everyone's talent to shine, left everyone smiling, laughing and dancing. Well done to all the performers! 🌟

Focused Friends are helping local rescue animals! 🐶🐱 They’ve raised funds, packed treats, and gathered toys for the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre. 🐾❤️ Read more about their efforts https://zurl.co/7Ye8f #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #LocalCharity #RescueAnimals #WokinghamCommunity

🏡 Our care home is getting a beautiful makeover! Take a peek at our ongoing refurbishment and see how we’re creating a fresh, welcoming, caring space for all. https://lnkd.in/e5NjnyH6 #NewBeginnings #Transformation Wokingham Borough Council

A welcome tea at Brambletye! 🍰💐 People gather with their friends, family, and support team to celebrate their new home. Read more - https://zurl.co/zOZs #NewBeginnings #CommunityCare

🎉 Congratulations to Inna from the Supported Employment Service, for winning compliment of the month! 👏 Inna’s support helped someone regain confidence after 12 years out of work, securing a new job and a fresh start. 🌟 #SupportSuccess #Employment

Our Dementia Care Advisors hosted a festive dementia drop in session this week, their final session this year. They'll be back on the 2nd January at Boyn Grove Library, Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6JE from 10:30am – 11:30am. Come along to the free drop in session for practical information, advice and guidance. https://zurl.co/sml2

A Day Out in Windsor for Westmead A group from Westmead enjoyed a trip to Windsor. Members discuss where they would like to visit each month and this time they decided on a trip to Windsor. The day out gave everyone a chance explore the picturesque town and soak up the beauty of Windsor's riverside and a chance to feed the swans and geese during their trip.

Spreading Festive Cheer with Delicious Treats from Ability Catering! 🎄🍪 This festive season, the Ability Catering team have rolled up their sleeves and put their baking skills to the test for a large order of tasty treats. Our Supported Employment Ability Catering programme offers paid work for people with a range of disabilities. The team mixed, chopped, rolled, and baked a delightful variety of handmade goodies.

People at Woodley Community Lives Day Service went yellow or spotty for Children In Need this month. The group raised £35 during a day of fun, including Guess the Name of the Teddy, "Bear" Pong, and Find the Sweet, along with a prize for the spottiest t-shirts! They also talked about Paddy’s cycling journey and the TV show Friday night. The group were proud to have fun and raise money for children.