Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer

Croydon Council · GB

Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer at Croydon Council, based in GB, paying £368 per week. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£368 per week
Location
GB
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
31 Dec 2026
Sector
Care Assistant

61% below the typical rate for care assistant

Reference faa3915ce301fbbb073444daca19bff4ac2c0734

About the role

Job Description

🏡 Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer

Location: Croydon
Payment: From £368.30 per week, or more depending on assessed needs 
Type: Self-employed | Flexible hours | Full training provided

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

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.

📞 Interested?
Start your journey today:
📧 Email: [email removed]
📞 Call: [phone removed] Ext 44109
🔗 Learn more: croydon.gov.uk/shared-lives

📝 Apply online: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/adult-health-and-social-care/care-homes-and-housing/shared-lives/become-shared-lives 

THE Only accepted applications that will be accepted are from applications via the above link

Reference: faa3915ce301fbbb073444daca19bff4ac2c0734 · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 31 Dec 2026 · Listed via Croydon Council

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