Shared Lives Carer

Overview

In this role you welcome and support adults to live as independently as possible by offering flexible, home-based care. You will contribute to the wellbeing of individuals through tailored support and meaningful positive relationships. You’ll work with a team from the Royal Borough of Greenwich to provide safety, independence, and quality of life within your home or daily life. This opportunity combines community impact with personal fulfillment in a trusted local service.

Pay / Benefits

• Weekly payments
• Up to 25 days respite per year
• Comprehensive training
• Ongoing guidance and support
• Access to professional network

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming and supportive home or environment
• Help adults develop independence, confidence and life skills
• Offer flexible support tailored to individual needs
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships that improve quality of life

Key requirements

• Caring nature
• Spare room for longer-term arrangements
• Desire to make a positive difference
• Eligibility to participate in Shared Lives (as per programme)
• Unknown formal qualifications

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