Shared Lives Respite Carer

Job Overview

Shared Lives Respite Carer role at Wirral Council.

Shared Lives is a care and support service that offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network, matching people based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite support for full-time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home.
• Support an individual who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis.
• Assist people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, ABI, mums and babies, dementia, and those who need support after living in a domestic violence environment.
• Provide flexible respite support when available.
• Attend day service, work placement, volunteer activities or day support from another carer Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

Please apply by contacting sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration

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