Social Care Practitioner – Shared Lives Derbyshire
We are seeking a Social Care Practitioner who is passionate about working within a CQC‑registered service and who shares our belief that people are best supported within their own communities to live fulfilled, family‑centred lives.
The Shared Lives Derbyshire Scheme enables and monitors arrangements for adults who meet Adult Care eligibility criteria. Our service currently supports mainly adults with a learning disability and/or autism to live with approved Shared Lives carers in the carers family home. We are also keen to extend this model of support to other adults who may benefit from community‑based, family‑led care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and guide Shared Lives carers to provide safe, high‑quality care within their own homes, with a strong emphasis on family life, community inclusion, and CQC compliance.
* Recruit, assess, approve, train and match Shared Lives carers who have the right values, skills, and commitment to provide care in a place people can truly call home.
* Coordinate long‑term support, short breaks or day support arrangements, ensuring the person’s wellbeing is at the heart of the service.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people is desirable.
* Strong understanding of the barriers and inequalities people with disabilities can face in accessing care, housing and community life.
* High motivation, ability to drive and work across Derbyshire, and confidence working collaboratively with carers, professionals, service users and their families.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme – 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays.
* Local Government Pension Scheme – providing financial security.
* Supportive management and team.
* Training and Development – opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Wellbeing Support Framework – includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT and in‑house counselling.
* Employee Wellbeing Support – fast‑track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme and Wisdom app.
* Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (terms and conditions apply).
* Cycle to Work Scheme – promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Our Derbyshire Rewards – a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.
Additional Information
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
For an informal discussion, please contact Anna Lowden, Deputy Unit Manager, 01629 539997, anna.lowden@derbyshire.gov.uk.
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