Shared lives Carers

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking Shared Lives Carers to provide essential support to adults and young people in their community. This rewarding role allows carers to offer day support, respite, or long-term living arrangements, fostering a family-like environment. Flexible working arrangements and competitive pay are offered, along with training and support for all carers. Join us in making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay

Council tax exemption

28 days paid holiday

Training and support

Qualifications

• Must have a spare bedroom for live-in support.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day support, respite, or long-term support.
• Become part of the carer's extended family.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Commitment

Caring

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for new Shared Lives Carers to join our team.

Islington Shared Lives offers adults and young people (aged 16 and over) who require care and support, the opportunity to be matched with a Shared Lives carer in their community.

Shared Lives carers can provide day support, respite, or long term (live in) support where the individual can become part of the carers extended family.

Who can be a Shared Lives carer?

Being a Shared Lives carer is a rewarding job and can be done by anyone who:

• Can communicate effectively
• Is flexible, committed and caring
• Has a spare bedroom (if providing live in support only)

Working for Islington Shared lives offer a range of benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pay
• Council tax exemption (once you have an arrangement)
• 28 days paid holiday (long term support only)
• Training and support for all carers

Rates of pay

Day –£97.34 (7 hours) or £48.67 (3.5 hours)

Respite – £129.33 per night

Long term - £426.75 per week

To find out more about Shared lives:

Website:Become a Shared Lives carer | Islington Council

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