Shared Lives Carer

Are you living in the following areas: Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Neath Port Talbot or Swansea, then this job may be suitable for you.

Are you a caring person looking for more than just a job? Then you could become an Ategi Shared Lives carer.
Maybe you’re already a carer for a family member, you might be a foster parent, maybe you’re looking to change career, you might already have care experience, or just a passion for social care and a willingness to learn.

Shared Lives carers support adults who need a little extra support and would benefit from living in a home environment, it’s a bit like foster care – but for adults.

Ategi carefully match the person that needs support with one of our specially trained Shared Lives carers. As a Shared Lives carer you would share your home and family with them, helping the adult you support to develop their skills, work towards their goals and support them to be more independent. Supporting them to live their life, their way. As a Shared Lives carer you get to work from home and enjoy a career that truly makes a difference.

Read Doris’ story about becoming a Shared Lives carer: https://www.ategi.org.uk/how-can-we-support-you/shared-lives/doris

What do you need to become a Shared Lives carer?

– You need to be caring
– Live in your own home
– Have a sense of humour
– You need to have enough time

What kind of support will you be providing?

Every Shared Lives arrangement is unique to the carer and to each person they support.

– Our carers support people to live independent full lives, whatever shape that takes.
– You could be taking the person you support out and about in the community
– You can take an active role in nurturing their skills and talents
– You might be simply helping them learn to ride the bus and cook for themselves – all achievements are important and celebrated.
– You might only provide support in the day, it could be for a short break – so a few days or a weekend, or someone could even move in with you! It’s up to you.

Find out more about becoming an Ategi Shared Lives carer here: https://www.ategi.org.uk/becoming-a-shared-lives-carer

Watch this video about one of our Shared Lives arrangements here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCsd_2FCF1I

What can you expect from Ategi?

– We’ll provide full training for you to become a Shared Lives carer
– Ongoing support in your journey to becoming a Shared Lives carer and once you start supporting someone
– You’ll be self-employed and will receive generous tax breaks
– You can earn between £350 and £650 p/w

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Salary: £350.00-£650.00 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you happy for health and safety checks to be completed on your home?
• Are you happy to provide support in your own home?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person