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Kirklees Council

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Contract Type: This role is self - employed

Make a difference in your community

Kirklees Shared Lives Scheme is seeking compassionate individuals to open their homes and support adults with additional needs to live independent, fulfilling lives as part of a family environment.

If you have a spare room, a caring nature, and a desire to support others, becoming a Shared Lives Carer could be a rewarding opportunity for you.

About the role

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will provide care and support in your own home. You will be both the person’s care provider and, in long-term arrangements, their landlord.

You can offer different types of support depending on your availability and preferences, including:

Long-term (live-in) support

Short breaks (respite care)

Day support

You will support individuals to:

Develop independence skills and confidence

Build friendships and meaningful relationships

Take part in their local community

Achieve outcomes set out in their support plan

You will also:

Work closely with social workers, health professionals, and the person’s wider support network

Follow agreed care and support plans

Engage with training, checks, monitoring, and reviews

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from people who:

Are aged 18 or over

Live within the Kirklees area

Have a spare bedroom

You may be:

Single, married, or living with a partner or family

Working, retired, or at home

Renting or owning your home

Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Essential qualities include:

A caring and supportive attitude

Empathy and patience

Commitment to helping others develop independence

Financial and practical support

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will be self-employed and receive:

A payment for providing care and support

For long-term arrangements:

You will also receive:

A minimum of 28 nights short breaks (respite) per year (for long-term carers)

An allocated Shared Lives Worker for ongoing support

Access to out-of-hours support

Initial training and ongoing learning and development opportunities

In addition, you will be invited to:

Carer networking and social events

Join the national Shared Lives organisation, Shared Lives Plus

Why choose Shared Lives?

Shared Lives offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference by welcoming someone into your home and supporting them to live a richer, more independent life.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about becoming a Shared Lives Carer in Kirklees by following the link to our website or QR code.

Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/sharedlivesfor more information.

If you’d like to find out more about Shared Lives, we run regular drop-in sessions. Please contact the team using the link to find out when the next session is taking place.

Closing date

31 October 2026, 11:55 PM

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