Make a Difference as a Shared Lives Carer

6 days ago


Isle of Wight, United Kingdom Isle of Wight Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Shared Lives Carers. As a Shared Lives Carer, you will have the opportunity to provide support and companionship to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, or mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide long-term support to individuals in a shared living arrangement
  • Offer short breaks (respite) to individuals in their own homes
  • Support individuals with 24-hour overnight stays
Benefits

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will receive a competitive payment for your services, which includes:

  • £155.40 per week for long-term support (low-level needs)
  • £260.40 per week for long-term support (higher-level needs)
  • £155.40 per week for short breaks (low-level needs)
  • £260.40 per week for short breaks (higher-level needs)
  • £49.00 per night for 24-hour overnight stays (low-level needs)
  • £66.00 per night for 24-hour overnight stays (higher-level needs)
Requirements

To be successful as a Shared Lives Carer, you will need to have:

  • A desire to help people and make a positive difference in their lives
  • Life experience and a commitment to supporting individuals
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting individuals with varying needs
What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, with opportunities for skills development and career progression. As a Shared Lives Carer, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing high-quality support to individuals with learning disabilities and other needs.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer, please submit your application online. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can make a difference in the lives of our service users.



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