Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking compassionate individuals to become Shared Lives Carers, providing support to vulnerable adults with various needs. This self-employed role offers flexible hours, full training, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in your community. No formal qualifications are required, just a caring attitude and a spare bedroom.

Benefits

Full training provided

Ongoing support from a coordinator

Flexible working hours

Regular payments

Personal satisfaction from helping others

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed.
• Open to anyone with spare bedrooms.
• Welcomes diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support in a warm, family-style environment.
• Help individuals build independence and learn life skills.
• Offer companionship and a sense of belonging.

Skills

Caring nature

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Job description

Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer

Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer

Location: Croydon
Payment:From£368.30 per week, or more depending on assessed needs
Type:Self-employed | Flexible hours | Full training provided

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

TheCroydon Shared Lives Serviceis seeking caring, committed individuals to becomeShared Lives Carers. You’ll support vulnerable adults (18+) with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities by welcoming them into your home (Family Model) or a supported living home (where you live offsite) — either for short breaks or long-term stays.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide care and support in a warm, family-style environment
• Help individuals build independence and learn life skills
• Offer companionship and a sense of belonging

What You’ll Receive:

• Regular paymentsstarting from £368.30 per week or more depending on assessed needs
• Full training and ongoing support from allocated Shared Lives Coordinator
• Flexible workingas a self-employed carer
• Thepersonal satisfactionof making a lasting impact

Who Can Apply:

• Anyone living in Croydon with one or more spare bedrooms
• No formal qualifications needed – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a caring nature
• We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life

Join a growing network of Shared Lives Carers making a lasting impact. Some placements last over 25/30 years — that’s how powerful this connection can be.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE SHOULD BE MADE VIA THE ABOVE ONLINE LINK AND NOT VIA THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS WAY WILL NOT BE ACTIONED.

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