Shared Lives Carer
Leicestershire County Council, Hinckley, Leicestershire
Shared Lives Carer
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Leicestershire County Council, Hinckley, Leicestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c00ec86620414509adb652d29b1b2100
Location ref: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Full Job Description
Shared Lives Carers provide long-term and short breaks social care placements in their own homes to support people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger s, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or who are living with dementia and older people or who have lifelong disabilities who need personal care support in a homely environment.
As a Shared Lives Carer, previous experience of caring would be beneficial, but the following qualities are equally important:
- Patience
- A good sense of humour
- Good listening skills
- Initiative
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- A commitment to equal opportunities