Shared Lives Carer

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands, Leicester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking self-employed Shared Lives Carers to provide tailored support to adults with social care needs. This flexible role allows you to work from home while making a significant difference in people's lives. You will assist clients with various needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Training and support are provided, and you can earn a generous allowance based on placements.

Benefits

Generous allowance payments

Tax relief potential

Comprehensive induction and training

24-hour advice and support

Paid time off for long-term care

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but caring experience is beneficial.
• Must be 18 or over and hold a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive home environment tailored to clients' needs.
• Complete mandatory and necessary specialist training.
• Maintain effective communication with the Shared Lives team and families.

Skills

Patience

Initiative

Good sense of humour

Good listening skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Commitment to equal opportunities

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF-EMPLOYED. WE WILL SEND YOU REFERRALS OF CLIENTS WHICH YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE AS YOU WISH.

Contract Type: Self-employed - we will send you referrals of clients which you can choose to accept or decline as you wish

Hours: Depends on the placements undertaken (you can support up to 3 people at any one time)

Rate: An allowance will be paid for each placement undertaken (e.g., the allowance for 3 long-term placements can be up to £1,647 per week)

Location: Home based (you must live in Leicestershire, not Leicester city)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in adult social care where you can make a direct difference to people's lives?

Have you considered becoming your own boss, working the hours you want, from home, whilst making a difference to the lives of others? If so, we want to hear from you!

What is a Shared Lives Carer?

Leicestershire Shared Lives Service offers a unique approach in the Adult Social Care sector. Our carers provide person-centred services tailored to the needs of their clients, either in their own home or in the community, offering a natural and real-life experience. Our carers are passionate, dedicated, and committed to enhancing their clients' lives while enjoying their work.

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will support adults with social care and support needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, behavioural needs, or mental health issues. The level of support you provide can be flexible:

• Long-term placement (living in your home full-time for 28 days or more).
• Short break (overnight or full-time support for up to 4 weeks).
• Day support (activities for 3-6 hours).

Clients require sole use of a bedroom and are treated as part of the household. They often have their own interests and may attend day services, college, or work, giving you time for personal interests or family.

Shared Lives Leicestershire is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. Regular visits ensure the quality and safety of placements are maintained.

Responsibilities of a Shared Lives Carer:

• Provide a safe, supportive home environment tailored to the clients' needs and interests.
• Complete mandatory and any necessary specialist training.
• Maintain effective communication with the Shared Lives team, external agencies, and families.
• Keep accurate records of support provided, including financial transactions, medication, routines, and support plans.
• Promote equal opportunities and ensure health, safety, and welfare.

Benefits:

• Generous allowance payments (dependent on placements).
• Tax relief potential of up to £18,140 per year.
• Comprehensive induction and training, including free care certificate and first aid.
• 24-hour advice and support.
• Up to 42 nights' paid time off annually for long-term care.

For more information, visit our website.

About You:

No specific qualifications are required, but caring experience is beneficial. We seek individuals who demonstrate:

• Patience
• Initiative
• Good sense of humour
• Good listening skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to equal opportunities

You must be 18 or over, reside in Leicestershire (not Leicester city), and hold a valid driving license. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Contact:

The Shared Lives Team

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Process:

Complete our online application form here. Prepare your education, qualifications, and employment details before applying. Note: The 'Apply Now' button creates a job alert, not a direct application.