Shared Lives Carer - Glasgow

Are you ready for a role where you can make a real difference? Then we might have just the opportunity for you.

Our Shared Lives and Short Breaks service are looking for caring individuals across Glasgow to become a Shared Lives and Short Breaks Carers.

The Role

Shared Lives is an essential service which provides short breaks, transitional and long-term arrangements to individuals aged from 16 who require care and support because of their disability, conditions, or support need. Sometimes likened to a Foster Carer, we help people who need some extra support to live in their own community, and live their life to the full, without having to live alone. Stepping into this role, you would support the individual in your own home, family and community life - often leading to them naturally becoming a long-term part of your family.

You will be fully supported by our Shared Lives team throughout the assessment and matching process, ensuring that everyone is happy and in agreement with the planned arrangements.

Our Shared Lives Carers are self-employed and receive a generous allowance with additional help towards household costs. Once an arrangement starts, carers are supported by their allocated link worker who visits and is in contact regularly, with access to training opportunities and 24/7 on-call support.

You are fully supported throughout the whole process as our Shared Lives team follow a careful matching process in a holistic way. This ensures the person is comfortable and is given choice about who provides their support.

Once an arrangement is made, our Shared Lives team regularly visit carers to ensure they feel happy, confident and supported in their role.

Who can become a Shared Lives Carer?

If you have a spare room, time and a passion for making a difference, then Shared Lives is for you. Shared Lives Carers come from all walks of life, the one thing they have in common is that they are all enthusiastic about welcoming someone into their home and family life.

We are looking for carers who have patience, empathy, a sense of humour and the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. Joining our Shared Lives community, you will be welcomed regular carers’ forum meetings to meet with other carers and exchange ideas, share knowledge and experience.

But, more than that, as a Shared Lives Carer, you have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Interested in finding out more about Shared Lives and becoming a Shared Lives Carer?

Then don't delay and contact our friendly team by emailing [email protected] or give them a call on 01294 311723.

All Shared Lives Carers go through several mandatory checks as part of the assessment process, which includes an application form, home visits and an interview with our assessment panel. All Carers would also be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our checks.