[Hiring] Shared Lives Carer @Knowsley Council

Role Description

Knowsley Shared Lives Scheme, which is part of Knowsley Council, is currently recruiting Shared Lives Carers. Could you welcome a person with a care or support need into your own home?

• This may suit you if you are looking for a rewarding challenge with a payment of between £500 - £600 per week and you wish to work from home.
• One of the services the scheme provides is long-term support where someone would live with you as part of your family - you would need to live within the Knowsley Boundary to provide this type of support.
• The scheme also provides respite, where someone would stay with you from one night up to 3 months and there is no requirement to live in Knowsley to provide this service.
• You will receive full training for your role and support from a team of Shared Lives Workers.
• The scheme will match you with someone who they feel you could support, who may have similar interests, likes, and preferences to yourself.
• Experience of providing care would be desired but it is not essential.
• All applicants will undertake an assessment which will include character employer and GP references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and a health and safety check on your property.
• Your assessment will be approved by an independent panel.
• We are looking for people who are open and honest and who are enthusiastic about wanting to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

How to Apply

Please contact Mark Cowell for more information and an application form on 0151 443 2060 or email [email protected]