Shared Lives Carer

Job description

Are you compassionate, open-minded, and eager to make a meaningful impact in someone's life?

Join Our Team as a Shared Lives Carer

Become a Shared Lives carer and support individuals in leading independent, fulfilling lives within their communities.

What is Shared Lives?

Shared Lives is a unique care model where individuals seeking support are matched with carers who welcome them into their homes and daily lives. This arrangement can be long-term, a short breaks, or day support, fostering a family-like environment and promoting independence.

Role of a Shared Lives Carer

As a Shared Lives carer, you will:

• Provide Personal Support: Assist with daily activities such as washing, eating, and mobility.
• Offer Emotional Support: Encourage and support individuals in building confidence and pursuing their goals.
• Facilitate Community Engagement: Help individuals participate in community activities, fostering social connections.
• Promote wellbeing: support individuals to live in an environment that develops independence and recovery.

Benefits of Becoming a Shared Lives Carer

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Support up to three individuals, tailoring your schedule to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Training: Access to training in areas like medication management, safeguarding, QCF and first aid.
• Continuous Support: Ongoing monitoring and support from your local Shared Lives scheme to succeed in your role.
• Competitive Remuneration: Receive a regular allowance for each person you support, with generous tax breaks, earning between £460 - £728 per week

Who Can Become a Shared Lives Carer?

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Key qualities include:

• Kind-hearted: Understanding, caring, and compassionate; someone who puts the person they support first.
• Professional: Organised, able to follow processes, and committed to providing high-quality support.
• Open-minded: Non-judgmental, willing to try new things, and adaptable to others' needs.
• Determined: Ready for a challenge and dedicated to helping others achieve their outcomes.
• Genuine: Honest, down-to-earth, and approachable.

Application Process

Contact us at to find out more and start your journey in becoming a shared lives carer

Email us on [email protected]

Or visit our reginal website @ Shared Lives - Carmarthenshire County Council