At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised support to individuals in your home through respite stays.
- Company: Community-focused Shared Lives Scheme in B&NES.
- Benefits: Earn up to £205 per night, with tax incentives and full training provided.
- Other info: Flexible role that fits around your lifestyle and commitments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while earning extra income.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others and a suitable space in your home.
Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Location: Bath, Somer Valley, Chew Valley, Keynsham We are looking to register new Shared Lives carer households in B&NES.
Shared Lives is a service where the carer uses their own home, household members and daily life to provide support to people who have eligible needs.
Could you make a difference to the lives of people in your local community by welcoming a person into your home?
We want people who are passionate about offering high quality, personalised support to contact us.
Respite stays involve the client staying overnight, the carer would need to have a suitably equipped bedroom available for any respite stays they accommodate.
Our respite rates range from 170 – 205 per overnight stay.
The scheme offers full training, the support of a dedicated coordinator and a detailed matching process with potential clients.
There are significant tax incentives available for Shared Lives households, 20,440 per household per year PLUS 515 per person supported per week (up to a maximum of 3 people) tax-free.
There are several different options for providing support.
This role can work around childcare, having another job or as an additional household income.
Application
Details: Please register your interest by emailing sharedlives@bathnes. gov. uk One of our coordinators will respond and arrange an initial conversation to talk about the scheme and gather some basic information from you.
Organisation/school website address: Safeguarding
Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and local authority check.
B&NES Shared Lives Scheme - Respite Stays in Bath employer: Bath and Northeast Somerset Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to improving the lives of residents through meaningful public service. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values flexibility and professional growth, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to make a positive impact in the community. Join us in a role where your expertise can shape the future of children and young people in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Bath and Northeast Somerset Council Recruitment Team
