Shared Lives Worker

As a Shared Lives Worker, you will play a key role in recruiting, supporting and supervising our network of Shared Lives Carers, who offer both long-term and respite care in their own homes.
You will manage an allocated caseload, monitor placements, complete support visits and reviews, and work closely with families and professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred support is provided.
Our Staff Qualities:
We're looking for someone who demonstrates: Integrity, Accountability, Communication, and Respect.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a service that changes lives every day.
- Work in a rewarding, community-based role.
- Access excellent training and development.
- Help shape a growing service with a strong reputation.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support our Shared Lives carers and the people they care for, we'd love to hear from you.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
Are you passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, independent lives within their communities?
Do you thrive on building strong relationships and making a real difference every day?
Registered with the Care Quality Commission, (CQC),
Knowsley's Shared Lives Service is expanding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Shared Lives Worker to join our team.