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 CarerAs 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 ProcessContact us at to find out more and start your journey in becoming a shared lives carer Email us on recruitmentwwsl@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Or visit our reginal website @ Shared Lives - Carmarthenshire County Council
