Shared Lives Carer (BSL 3+) — Flexible, Tax‑Efficient Income

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking individuals to register as Shared Lives carers, using their own homes to provide support to eligible people in Bath & North East Somerset. The role supports day care, respite and full-time arrangements with individualized client matching.

Carers operate as self-employed with their own tax arrangements, training is provided, and a dedicated coordinator supports the matching process with potential clients.

Qualifications

• BSL ability to level 3 or above is required.
• Self-employed carers handle their own tax arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Register new Shared Lives carer households in Bath & North East Somerset.
• Provide day support, respite stays or full-time care as arranged with clients.
• Carers work from home in their own household and maintain a detailed matching process.

Skills

BSL level 3

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking individuals to register as Shared Lives carers, using their own homes to provide support to eligible people in Bath & North East Somerset. The role supports day care, respite and full-time arrangements with individualized client matching.

Carers operate as self-employed with their own tax arrangements, training is provided, and a dedicated coordinator supports the matching process with potential clients.