Shared Lives Carers

London Borough Of Bromley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Bromley is seeking Shared Lives Carers to welcome vulnerable adults into their own homes for overnight stays, respite, or longer placements. The role includes training support and ongoing supervision from the team.

Carers may provide day support at home, helping with cooking, job-seeking, and skills teaching. The service currently places over 30 adults and offers regular payment for the support you provide.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and able to provide care to adults with disabilities.
• Willingness to host and support in a home setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a vulnerable adult in your own home.
• Offer day support focusing on cooking, job search and skills.
• Receive a weekly payment for the supported person.

Job description

Shared Lives Carers

Closing Date: 2026-10-09

Location: Bromley, Greater London, GB, BR1 1

Number of Positions: Any

Employer: London Borough of Bromley

Posted Date: 2027-01-08T11:03:11.847

About the Role

Shared Lives. Do you have the time and willingness to support a vulnerable adult in your own home? The Shared Lives Service places vulnerable adults, who need care and support to maintain their everyday lives, with people like you, in your own home. This could be for overnight stays, respite, or for longer periods of time; some stay on for over 25 years!

It is also possible for Shared Lives Carers to provide Day Support in their homes. Someone would come and spend the day and you would support them to work on areas of need like cooking, looking for a job or voluntary work, and skills teaching in other areas.

We currently have over 30 vulnerable adults placed within carers' homes and are looking for more people to join the scheme and become Shared Lives carers. All our carers receive training and regular support from the team. Once approved, our carers receive a payment for supporting the person placed with them. The minimum payment is around £330 per week and could be more depending on the needs of the person you would support.

Who Can Become a Shared Lives Carer?

Shared Lives provides a service to vulnerable adults from 18 years+, who have a diagnosed learning disability, physical disability, mental health needs, associated complex issues, or are deemed eligible for services through a care management assessment.

Our Goals

• Provide an alternative support option rather than traditional residential or day care
• Enhance people's independence, choice, and inclusion
• Offer flexible, community-based schemes that provide both long-term and short-break services

Bromley actively encourages applications from minority communities and people who are committed to the positive promotion of cultural awareness.