Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

Do you have room in your heart and your home to make a positive difference?

If you would like a rewarding self-employed career that:

makes a positive difference and improves lives
offers varied and flexible hours
allows you to work from home
offers excellent support and training
We would like to hear from you!

What is Shared Lives?

Shared Lives is a scheme which matches adults with learning disabilities, dementia or other support needs with families who can provide accommodation and support, within the carers home. This can be long term or for short breaks.

Who can become a Shared Lives carer?

All kinds of people can become approved Shared Lives carers: couples or singles, of all ages, with or without children, homeowners or tenants. What is important is a desire to support people with assessed support needs to be as independent as possible in a family environment. You ideally should live in the Borough of Lewisham, although surrounding boroughs would be considered, you will need to have a spare bedroom in your home.

What support will you get from the Shared Lives Scheme?

We provide training; careful matching of the person with you and your family; regular support from the Shared Lives officer; regular support meetings with other carers; access to other services and professionals in Lewisham; access to support from ‘Shared Lives Plus’ the national organisation.

Location

This is a home based role

Lewisham Council jobs

Shared Lives Carer