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Shared Lives Carer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
08/04/2024
Advert End Date:
31/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
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Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
262184
Employment Location:
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Number of posts:
Unlimited
Closing date:
31 Dec
Further Information
Become a Shared Lives Carer!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference to someone's life?  Shared Lives Northumberland are seeking caring compassionate people with big hearts.  

Shared Lives Carers are individuals, couples or families who have the right attitude and values to share their home and family life with the person or people they support.

Shared Lives carers help people to develop and maintain independent living skills, friendships and roots in the community. 

Whether you’re married or single, your sexuality, age and employment status will not impact on your application.

We provide full training and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and family circumstances. 
 
You don’t need a specific qualification when you apply to become a Shared Lives carer, but as part of the process to become a carer you will need to: 
  • attend training courses 
  • have a DBS check (a check by the Disclosure and Barring service) 
  • have your home checked for health and safety. 

Essential criteria It is essential that you have: 
  • A spare bedroom 
  • A safe, clean and comfortable home 
  • As a Shared Lives Carer, you can decide if you want to provide short-term, long-term or emergency care for up to three people at a time. 
 
As a Shared Lives carer you will:
  • be self-employed and will work from home and be responsible for your own tax and NI contributions
  • receive at least a weekly fee of £447.65 (2023/24) while someone is staying with you
  • have at least 4 weeks’ paid holiday a year
  • get continuous support and guidance from us
  • have regular training, and support meetings with other Shared Lives carers
  • be involved in our social activities.
     
Change someone's life and become a Shared lives carer!
 
For more information:  
Call: 01670 629130 
Email: SS-SharedLives@northumberland.gov.uk

Web page: nland.cc/SharedLives
 
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