Shared Lives Host & Independence Supporter (Self-Employed)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton and Hove City Council's Shared Lives Scheme is recruiting self-employed carers to host people in their own homes. You will provide care, support and a place to live for adults and young people over sixteen with a learning disability, autism, or a mental health need.

Roles include full-time living-in care, short breaks of a night to a week, or day sharing for up to three people, with a weekly fee paid to you as a self-employed carer.

Qualifications

• Some experience of caring for others.
• Willing to provide care, support and accommodation in your home.
• Must be able to obtain a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support and accommodation in your home to adults and young people over sixteen with a learning disability, autism or a mental health need.
• Support people to make their own choices and decisions.
• Support people with everyday tasks and to develop independence skills.
• Help people participate in family life and the local community.
• Offer full-time living-in care.
• Offer short breaks (respite) for occasional nights, weekends or weeks.
• Offer day share, supporting up to three people from the home for up to six hours.

Skills

Caring experience

Independence support

Education

DBS check

Job description

Brighton and Hove City Council's Shared Lives Scheme is recruiting self-employed carers to host people in their own homes. You will provide care, support and a place to live for adults and young people over sixteen with a learning disability, autism, or a mental health need.

Roles include full-time living-in care, short breaks of a night to a week, or day sharing for up to three people, with a weekly fee paid to you as a self-employed carer.