Shared Lives Carer

1 week ago

North Ayrshire Council, United Kingdom Cornerstone Full time

Are you ready for a role where you can make a real difference? Then we might have just the opportunity for you.Our Shared Lives and Short Breaks service are looking for caring individuals across Ayrshire to become a Shared Lives and Short Breaks Carers.The RoleShared Lives is an essential service which provides short breaks, transitional and long-term arrangements to individuals aged from 16 who require care and support because of their disability, condition or support need. Sometimes likened to a Foster Carer, we help people who need some extra support to live in their own community, and live their life to full, without having to live alone.Stepping into this role, you would support the individual in your own home, including the person in your family and community life. This often leads to that individual naturally becoming a long-term part of a supportive family.You are fully supported throughout the whole process as our Shared Lives team follow a careful matching process looking in a holistic way to pair you with someone we support. This ensures the person is comfortable and is given choice about who provides their support and you feel able to fully support the person.Once an arrangement is made, our Shared Lives team regularly visit carers to ensure they feel happy, confident and supported in their role. Joining our Shared Lives community, you will be welcomed regular carers’ forum meetings to meet with other carers and exchange ideas, share knowledge and experience.Who can become a Shared Lives Carer?If you have a spare room, the time and a passion for making a difference, then Shared Lives is for you. Shared Lives Carers come from all walks of life – some have worked as professional care workers, some are retired who don’t like a quiet home and other are parents with young children which means they can be at home with their children instead of going out to work.The one thing they have in common is that they are all enthusiastic about welcoming someone into their home and family life. We are looking for people who have patience, empathy, a sense of humour and the ability to help individuals meet the challenges presented by everyday life.Our Shared Lives Carers are self-employed and receive a generous allowance with additional help towards household costs and have plenty of opportunities to enhance their professional development through Cornerstone’s award-winning Training Academy.But, more than that, as a Shared Lives Carer, you have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of others.Interested in finding out more about Shared Lives and becoming a Shared Lives Carer?Then don't delay and contact our friendly team by emailing or give them a call on .All Shared Lives Carers go through several mandatory checks as part of the assessment process, which includes an application form, home visits and an interview with our assessment panel. All Carers would also be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme through Disclosure Scotland.Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our checks.

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