Self-Employed Home Caregiver — Flexible Hours (Leicestershire)

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Shared Lives Carer in Leicestershire to provide supported living arrangements for adults with varying needs. The carer will host clients in their own home, offering long-term and short breaks within a family-style setting.

As a self-employed role, you will work from home, set your own hours, and may receive income tax incentives. You can look after up to three clients at a time and referral choices are offered by the council.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy are essential.
• Good sense of humour helps in caregiving.
• Active listening supports tailored client care.
• Initiative to handle changing client needs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client information.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term and short breaks placements in your own home.
• Support adults with learning disabilities, mental health, autism, dementia or other needs in a homely setting.

Skills

Patience

Humour

Active listening

Initiative

Confidentiality

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Shared Lives Carer in Leicestershire to provide supported living arrangements for adults with varying needs. The carer will host clients in their own home, offering long-term and short breaks within a family-style setting.

As a self-employed role, you will work from home, set your own hours, and may receive income tax incentives. You can look after up to three clients at a time and referral choices are offered by the council.