Shared Lives Carer (Day services) - social care

Shared Lives Carer (Day services) - social care

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 May 2026


• Salary: Not specified


• Additional salary information: Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 21 June 2026


• Location: Leicestershire, East Midlands


• Remote working: Fully remote


• Company: Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service


• Job type: Contract


• Job reference: SHLDWP-DS2026-06

Summary

Shared Lives Carers open their homes to provide social care and day services for three or six hours a day. These sessions are for 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 and are arranged around the needs of the client.

As a self-employed carer, you work from your own home, choose your own hours, receive generous income tax incentives and can earn up to £267 per day. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.

To find out more about Leicestershire's Shared Lives Service call or visit https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/working-in-care/become-a-shared-lives-carer.

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Shared Lives Carers open their homes to provide social care and day services for three or six hours a day. These sessions are for 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 and are arranged around the needs of the client.

As a self-employed carer, you work from your own home, choose your own hours, receive generous income tax incentives and can earn up to £267 per day. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.