Shared Lives Carer

2 weeks ago


Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Full time £20,800 - £34,640 per year

Shared Lives is changing lives - with more Carers in Kent, we could change many more

Shared Lives Carers (Adult Foster Carers) open their homes to support people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger's, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or those living with dementia.

You work on a self-employed basis, with support from Shared Lives.

We are currently recruiting for Long Term and Short Breaks Carers, so you will need a spare bedroom, and you will need to live in Kent.

Why Become a Shared Lives Carer?

  • Flexible, interesting job with a fantastic work-life balance – working from home
  • Great opportunities for skills development, working as a self-employed professional with support from our team
  • Competitive pay: Earn £400 to £670 per week, per placement, for Long Term placements – which includes significant tax breaks
  • Make a real difference: Improve the quality of life, social inclusion, and support for the people you care for.

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing training, development and support
  • Work from home
  • Kent Rewards – discount scheme (once approved)

To Apply:

  • You must live in Kent
  • You must have a spare bedroom
  • You must live in your own home (rented, mortgaged, or owned outright)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £400.00-£670.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Work from home

Application question(s):

  • We are only recruiting for Long Term and Short Breaks - Do you have a spare bedroom?

Experience:

  • Adult Care Personal or Care: 1 year (preferred)

Location:

  • Gravesend (Kent) (preferred)

Work Location: Remote


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