Dumfries and Galloway Shared Lives
Shared Lives is a care and support service provided by the Richmond Fellowship
Scotland and in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway council which is for people
aged 16+ who want to live independently in their community, with the support of a
family and community network. It’s an alternative to supported living or residential
care.
Shared Lives care is based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. It’s
a bit like fostering – for adults. It feels like an ordinary life for someone who needs
support – and doesn’t feel like a ‘job’ for the carer!
We are currently recruiting for Dumfries and Galloway and with the following options
available it could be the right job for you.
Day/hourly support: A Shared Lives carer will provide companionship and support
while using their own home as a base. Supporting the individual to do the things they
want to do such as going for walks, having a coffee, going swimming, or attending
clubs, helping them to build up life skills and much, much more. The possibilities
are endless.
Respite/Short Breaks: Where the individual can stay with a Shared Lives carer for a
break from their home life, which could be for an overnight, weekend or a couple of
weeks. If people are to be discharged from hospital but their home requires aids
and adaptations, they require intensive support for a limited period until such times
as they can return to their home then you could help by offering them a short term
break until they can return to their own home.
Full support: Where the individual receiving support lives with and shares the
Shared Lives carers family home full time.
All that we ask is that you have a spare bedroom and some care experience.
Working at home, you can earn between £ -£* a week with tax relief, training,
and ongoing support. And you get to see the amazing difference you can make in
someone’s life – it’s the ultimate work from home job! So, start your journey today by
getting in touch for more information, be amazing its time to share your life while
making a difference to someone else’s
Apply today and help us build kinder, stronger communities.