Shared Lives Carer

Shared Lives Carer job opening with Leicestershire Shared Lives Service, providing person-centred support to adults with social care and support needs, with flexible hours and generous allowance payments.

Requirements

• Previous experience of caring, whether paid or unpaid
• Patience, initiative, good sense of humour, good listening skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Aged 18 or over, live in Leicestershire (not Leicester City), and hold a valid driving licence
• Undertake a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity

Benefits

• Generous allowance payments
• Tax relief as a self-employed worker
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• 24-hour access to advice and support
• Up to 42 nights' paid time off per year if providing long term care