Shared Lives Carers

6 months ago


Ilford, United Kingdom London Borough of Redbridge Full time

Shared Lives Carers
- up to £460.55 allowance per adult, per week which includes your fee in recognition of your skills.

Got room in your heart and home?

We need local people who have a spare room who can offer an adult a stable, nurturing, and loving home.

Shared Lives carers can be individuals or families who are able to provide care and accommodation in their own homes for adults.

**Who can use Shared Lives?**

Shared lives is for people who:

- need support to live in the community
- are over 18
- are eligible for social care services

This includes:

- adults with learning disabilities
- adults with autism
- adults who experience mental health problems
- people with physical disability
- people with sensory impairment
- older people including people with dementia
- young adults transitioning from children’s services
- people with other disabilities or impairments which cause them to be vulnerable or at risk

Shared Lives placements can be long term or short term.

**Can anyone be a Shared Lives carer?**

Carers must:

- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a good-sized spare bedroom.
- Be a full-time UK resident or have leave to remain.
- Have the time to care for someone.
- Yes, anyone can become a Shared Lives carer. However, if someone has a criminal conviction that relates to an offence against children or vulnerable adults or a sexual offence, they will be prevented from becoming a carer.
- You must be trained and assessed by a Shared Lives scheme before being approved as a Shared Lives carer.
- No qualifications or experience are required to be a Shared Lives carer but you will receive training.

**What are the benefits to becoming a Shared Lives carer?**
- Be self-employed and work from home
- Have a regular income as a paid Shared Lives Carer while someone is staying with you.
- The person living with you in the Shared Lives Scheme will contribute rent to the property; this may be through housing benefits or other income they have.
- The person living with you in the Shared Lives Scheme will contribute towards their own living costs, such as groceries.
- Holiday entitlement
- Get continuous support and guidance
- Have regular training, newsletters and support meetings with other Share Lives carers

Contact the Shared Lives team for an informal chat. They’ll ask you a few questions and take some basic details from you.


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