Shared Lives Carer

Derby City Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Derby seeks Shared Lives Carers to support vulnerable adults in a home environment. Carers will provide occasional or long-term support and receive training along with allowances. Ideal candidates possess a caring attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to engage in ongoing support and training.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Ongoing support from a Shared Lives Co-ordinator

Self-employed allowance from the council

Qualifications

• Ability to support adults from 18 years old for various arrangements.
• Self-employed status required.
• Willingness to undertake comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Offer a home or overnight support to an adult with care needs.
• Help the person lead a fulfilling and active life.
• Assist in learning life skills.

Skills

Right attitude

Willingness to share your home

Flexibility

Patience

Practicality

Person-centred approach

Job description

Overview

Shared Lives Carers provide support to vulnerable adults in a home environment. This involves sharing your home, family and community life with the person you support. We are looking for carers who can support adults from the age of 18 years old, for an occasional night/weekend or long-term support. You will be self-employed and you will receive an allowance from Derby City Council for the support you provide. You will receive a comprehensive training package and have ongoing support from your Shared Lives Co-ordinator.

Responsibilities

• Offer a home, or occasional overnight support, to an adult with care needs.
• Support the person to lead a fulfilling and active life and help them learn life skills.

Requirements / What we are looking for

• Right attitude and willingness to share your home and life.
• Flexible, patient and practical with a person-centred approach.
• Ability to support adults from 18 years old, for occasional nights, weekends, or long-term arrangements.
• Self-employed status with an allowance provided by Derby City Council for the support you provide.
• Willingness to undertake a comprehensive training package and receiving ongoing support from a Shared Lives Co-ordinator.