Description
Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer
The Croydon Shared Lives Service is seeking caring, committed individuals to become Shared Lives Carers. You’ll support vulnerable adults (18+) with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities by welcoming them into your home (Family Model) or a supported living home (where you live offsite) , either for short breaks or long-term stays.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide care and support in a warm, family-style environment
- Help individuals build independence and learn life skills
- Offer companionship and a sense of belonging
What You’ll Receive:
- Regular payments starting from £368.30 per week or more depending on assessed needs
- Full training and ongoing support from allocated Shared Lives Coordinator
- Flexible working as a self-employed carer
- The personal satisfaction of making a lasting impact
Who Can Apply:
- Anyone living in Croydon with one or more spare bedrooms
- No formal qualifications needed – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a caring nature
- We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
Join a growing network of Shared Lives Carers making a lasting impact. Some placements last over 25/30 years , that’s how powerful this connection can be.