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Shared Lives Carers- up to £460.55 allowance per adult, per week which includes your fee in recognition of your skills.
Got room in your heart and home?
We need local people who have a spare room who can offer an adult a stable, nurturing, and loving home.
Shared Lives carers can be individuals or families who are able to provide care and accommodation in their own homes for adults.
Who can use Shared Lives?
Shared Lives Is For People Who:
* need support to live in the community
* are over 18
* are eligible for social care services
This Includes:
* adults with learning disabilities
* adults with autism
* adults who experience mental health problems
* people with physical disability
* people with sensory impairment
* older people including people with dementia
* young adults transitioning from children’s services
* people with other disabilities or impairments which cause them to be vulnerable or at risk
Shared Lives placements can be long term or short term.
Can anyone be a Shared Lives carer?
Carers Must:
* Be at least 18 years old.
* Have a good-sized spare bedroom.
* Be a full-time UK resident or have leave to remain.
* Have the time to care for someone.
* Yes, anyone can become a Shared Lives carer. However, if someone has a criminal conviction that relates to an offence against children or vulnerable adults or a sexual offence, they will be prevented from becoming a carer.
* You must be trained and assessed by a Shared Lives scheme before being approved as a Shared Lives carer.
* No qualifications or experience are required to be a Shared Lives carer but you will receive training.
What are the benefits to becoming a Shared Lives carer?
* Be self-employed and work from home
* Have a regular income as a paid Shared Lives Carer while someone is staying with you.
* The person living with you in the Shared Lives Scheme will contribute rent to the property; this may be through housing benefits or other income they have.
* The person living with you in the Shared Lives Scheme will contribute towards their own living costs, such as groceries.
* Holiday entitlement
* Get continuous support and guidance
* Have regular training, newsletters and support meetings with other Shared Lives carers.
How To Apply To Become a Shared Lives Carer
Contact the Shared Lives team for an informal chat. They’ll ask you a few questions and take some basic details from you.
The team will then send you information about the scheme and an application form that you’ll need to complete.
The team is happy to give you any support you need and will keep you informed of the progress of your application.
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