Shared Lives Carer

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 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!

Current Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for Dumfries and Galloway with the following options available:

1. 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 they can return to their home.
2. Full Support: Where the individual receiving support lives with and shares the Shared Lives carer's family home full time.

All that we ask is that you have a spare bedroom and some care experience.

Working from home, you can earn between £400-542* a week with tax relief, training, and ongoing support. 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.

Apply today and help us build kinder, stronger communities.

Please be aware that only applicants who currently reside within Dumfries and Galloway can be considered for these roles.

Closing Date: 15/01/2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

An enhanced PVG check will be required of all successful applicants, and all other members of the household over the age of 18 will require a standard PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.