Job description
Closing date: ongoing
Shared Lives Carers provide support to vulnerable adults in a home environment. This involves sharing your home, family and community life with the person you support.
Could you offer a home, or occasional overnight support, to an adult with care needs? You don't need specific qualifications or experience, just the right attitude and willingness to share your home and life. You'll need to be flexible, patient, and practical with a person-centred approach. We are looking for carers who can support adults from the age of 18 years old, for an occasional night/ weekend or long-term support. You will receive a comprehensive training package and have ongoing support from your Shared Lives Co-ordinator.
You'll be self-employed and you will receive an allowance from Derby City Council for the support you provide.
If you could support someone to lead a fulfilling and active life, whilst at the same time helping them to learn life skills,
