Shared Lives Development Worker - Carer Recruitment

Pss UK; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PSS Shared Lives seeks a development worker to build and grow the Shared Lives service in Manchester. You will apply care and support planning knowledge to match carers with adults needing support, enabling independence while ensuring safety.

You will recruit and assess carers to work as self-employed PSS Shared Lives carers, acting as an ambassador and promoting the service across communities. A driving licence and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for finding safe and happy homes.
• Enhanced Disclosure is required.
• A full driving licence and access to a car with willingness to travel.
• A big heart, open mind, determination, professionalism and a genuine personality.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Shared Lives service in Manchester and ensure needs are met for carers and adults using the service.
• Find, assess and recruit carers to work as self-employed PSS Shared Lives carers; act as ambassador and promote the service.
• To succeed, demonstrate great communication, travel readiness and professional conduct.

Skills

Great communication

Safe homes passion

Enhanced Disclosure

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Empathy & integrity

Job description

PSS Shared Lives seeks a development worker to build and grow the Shared Lives service in Manchester. You will apply care and support planning knowledge to match carers with adults needing support, enabling independence while ensuring safety.

You will recruit and assess carers to work as self-employed PSS Shared Lives carers, acting as an ambassador and promoting the service across communities. A driving licence and travel are expected.