Overview
Shared Lives Carers provide short-term breaks (respite social care) in their homes to support people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism and Asperger's, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or who are living with dementia and older people. Breaks can be for a single night, a weekend or a full week depending on the client’s needs.
Our Shared Lives Short Break Carers provide overnight accommodation and activities to give full-time carers a break or clients a change of scenery. You can provide short breaks in your own home or accompany clients on holiday (the client will contribute to your costs).
As a self-employed carer, you work from your own home, choose your own hours, receive tax incentives, and can earn up to £701 per week. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.
For more information about Leicestershire’s Shared Lives Service, call 0116 305 8133.
Responsibilities
* Provide short breaks in your own home or accompany clients on holiday (client contribution may apply).
* Provide overnight accommodation and activities to give full-time carers a break or clients a change of scenery.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Self-employed carer; able to work from home and choose your own hours.
* Inclusive of clients aged 18 and over with various needs as described above.
* Eligible for income up to £701 per week (subject to tax incentives and prevailing scheme rules).
Job Details
* Posting date: 05 September 2025
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 05 October 2025
* Location: Leicestershire, East Midlands
* Remote working: Fully remote
* Company: Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service
* Job type: Contract
* Job reference: SHLDWP-ST25-09
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