Shared Lives Carers are sought by London Borough of Harrow In-House Provider Services for the Harrow Shared Lives Scheme, hosting adults over 18 in their own home on a self-employed basis. The work centres on companionship, encouragement and promoting independence, with day support outside the home also available. The scheme supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities as an alternative to supported living or residential care, and no prior social care experience is needed. A satisfactory enhanced DBS is required; carers need not live in Harrow.
What the job involves
- Providing person-centred support that reflects the individual's needs, preferences, goals and aspirations
- Welcoming an adult with care and support needs into your home
- Promoting independence by encouraging skills, choice and taking part in everyday activities at home and in the community
- Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive home where the individual feels valued and respected
- Building a trusting relationship while keeping appropriate professional boundaries
- Supporting the individual to pursue interests, keep relationships and take part in local community life
- Providing day support, such as accompanying someone to activities, appointments and shopping
- Working in partnership with the Shared Lives team, families, professionals and other services
- Promoting the person's safety and wellbeing and following safeguarding procedures
- Taking part in training, reviews and regular support from the Shared Lives team
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Compassion, patience, reliability and commitment
- Willingness to work in partnership with the individual and the Shared Lives team
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS
Other
- Suitable home environment able to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive home for accommodation-based services
- Willingness to respect the individual's choices and promote their independence, dignity and wellbeing
Nice to have
- Gujarati, Hindi or Farsi speaking, a particular need
- Ground-floor home facilities for less mobile citizens, a particular need
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangement under self-employed status with an additional £18,140 a year in tax relief
- 28 days' paid respite from the caring role for full-time carers
- Council tax reimbursement for long-term carers regardless of borough of residence
- Free public liability insurance
- Opportunities to offer non-accommodation-based services such as day care or outreach
- Training to develop the skills and knowledge needed for the role
- Regular reviews and discussion of how the arrangement is going
- Ongoing support, training and guidance from the Shared Lives team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
