Shared Lives Carer

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?

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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.

Getting paid

You would be paid a weekly fee for the accommodation and support you provide. You would be self-employed and responsible for making your own national insurance and tax payments, and you would benefit from tax concessions.

What do we need to know about you? 

Becoming an approved Shared Lives carer is an in-depth process which includes a detailed assessment, Disclosure and Baring Service enhanced check, medical checks and  references. Shared Lives is monitored by the Care Quality Commission who ensure that care is provided to a high standard.

Follow the link below to our web page on the Lewisham website for more information on how Shared Lives works and how to become a Shared Lives carer

Lewisham Council - Shared Lives

Lewisham Council - Becoming a Shared Lives carer

Click here to see the responsibilities required of the role

Click here to see the Job specification

If you wish to apply or find out more information please email the team [email removed] Alternatively you can call a member of the team on [phone removed]  and we would be pleased to answer any questions you have.

Please be advised you cannot make an application directly through this site and must contact the team directly.

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st March 2026, 23:59pm

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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