Shared Lives Carer (Day services) - social care

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care service in the East Midlands is seeking individuals to become Shared Lives Carers. In this role, you will provide essential social care and day services to clients in your own home. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to earn up to £258 per day, along with dedicated support to help you succeed in your role. This is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and other challenges.

Benefits

Generous income tax incentives

Flexible working hours

Dedicated support worker

Qualifications

• Ability to provide social care to clients with diverse needs.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently from home.

Responsibilities

• Provide social care and day services to clients in your own home.
• Arrange sessions for clients based on their specific needs.

Job description

Shared Lives Carers open their homes to provide social care and day services for three or six hours a day. These sessions are for people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger’s, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or who are living with dementia and older people and are arranged around the needs of the client.

As a self‑employed carer, you work from your own home, choose your own hours, receive generous income tax incentives and can earn up to £258 per day. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.

To find out more about Leicestershire’s Shared Lives Service call 0116 305 8133 or visit https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/working-in-care/become-a-shared-lives-carer.