Job Overview
Shared Lives Respite Carer role at Wirral Council.
Shared Lives is a care and support service that offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network, matching people based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults.
Responsibilities
* Provide respite support for full-time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home.
* Support an individual who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis.
* Assist people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, ABI, mums and babies, dementia, and those who need support after living in a domestic violence environment.
* Provide flexible respite support when available.
* Attend day service, work placement, volunteer activities or day support from another carer Monday to Friday.
How to Apply
Please apply by contacting sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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