Shared Lives Carer (Short term placements) - social care
Leicestershire County Council, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Shared Lives Carer (Short term placements) - social care
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Leicestershire County Council, Loughborough, Leicestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 24 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2045c7dacb904df5befe6320151e6c58
Location ref: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Full Job Description
Shared Lives Carer (Short term placements) - 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-ST-2026-06
Summary
Shared Lives Carers provide short-term breaks (respite social care) in their 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. This could be for a single night, a weekend or a full week depending on the needs of the client.
Our Shared Lives Short Break Carers provides overnight accommodation and activities in order to give full time carers a break or clients a change of scenery.
You can provide short breaks in your own home or you can accompany clients on holiday (in which case, the client will contribute to your costs).
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 £735 per week. 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 please note that the original link has been omitted.
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Shared Lives Carers provide short-term breaks (respite social care) in their 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. This could be for a single night, a weekend or a full week depending on the needs of the client.
Our Shared Lives Short Break Carers provides overnight accommodation and activities in order to give full time carers a break or clients a change of scenery.
You can provide short breaks in your own home or you can accompany clients on holiday (in which case, the client will contribute to your costs).
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 £735 per week. From the moment you decide to become a Shared Lives carer we provide a dedicated support worker to guide you.