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Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer
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🏡 Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer
Location: Croydon
Payment: From ÂŁ368.30 per week, or more depending on assessed needs
Type: Self-employed | Flexible hours | Full training provided
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?
The Croydon Shared Lives Service is seeking caring, committed individuals to become Shared Lives Carers. You’ll support vulnerable adults (18+) with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities by welcoming them into your home (Family Model) or a supported living home (where you live offsite) — either for short breaks or long-term stays.
🌟 What You’ll Do:
- Provide care and support in a warm, family-style environment
- Help individuals build independence and learn life skills
- Offer companionship and a sense of belonging
💼 What You’ll Receive:
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- Regular payments starting from ÂŁ368.30 per week or more depending on assessed needs
- Full training and ongoing support from allocated Shared Lives Coordinator
- Flexible working as a self-employed carer
- The personal satisfaction of making a lasting impact
🏠Who Can Apply:
- Anyone living in Croydon with one or more spare bedrooms
- No formal qualifications needed – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a caring nature
- We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
Join a growing network of Shared Lives Carers making a lasting impact. Some placements last over 25/30 years — that’s how powerful this connection can be.
đź“ž Interested?
Start your journey today:
📧 Email: sharedlivesteam@croydon.gov.uk [sharedlivesteam@croydon.gov.uk]
đź“ž Call: 020 8726 6000 Ext 44109
đź”— Learn more: croydon.gov.uk/shared-lives
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