Become a Shared Lives Carer
West Glamorgan Shared Lives Carers are part of a growing community of individuals and families with room in their hearts and homes.
Shared Lives Carer Benefits
Shared Lives carers make a real difference to an individual’s life, whilst becoming a part of a growing community.
Although West Glamorgan Shared Lives cannot guarantee continuous ‘work’, Shared Lives income is often very stable, comparable to fostering, with many Shared Lives Carers having a track record of receiving a regular payment for one or more individuals living with them or visiting them regularly for many years and even decades.
We are actively seeking to increase the number of people who live with Shared Lives Carers. To achieve this, we are aiming to grow our community of carers.
Being a Shared Lives Carer is so much more than a job, it becomes a way of life and there are so many big benefits.
Earn Upwards of £500 Per Week
Our Shared Lives Carers are self-employed and are paid via the local council
Tax Relief
Shared Lives Carers are entitled to tax relief
Up To 28 Days Break
Long-term carers are entitled to up to 28 days break
Training
Accredited training provided, regular supervision, ongoing support and access to specialist advice
Work From Home
Work flexibly from home whilst making a real difference
DBS Checks
DBS checks included free of charge
You’ll get to choose who you support, and they’ll choose you with our careful matching process.
Application Process
West Glamorgan Shared Lives is looking for people in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea to open their hearts and homes and become a Shared Lives carer.
There is no age barrier; you don’t have to be married, you can be single, a same-sex couple, or have an impairment.
The scheme will provide you with the training that you need.
We’re looking for people who are committed, understanding, compassionate and have a genuine and heartfelt desire to enrich another person’s life. This is so much more than a job, it’s a passion to do something amazing and to make a real difference.
Step 2
Once we have received your interest we will contact you to arrange a visit to your home. We will make sure your home is suitable
Step 3
The first part of your assessment includes a combination of checks (including DBS), professional, personal and medical reference
Step 4
A Coordinator will be assigned to support you and will liaise with you throughout the assessment process via home visits, video calls and telephone
Step 5
The last part of the process is for your application to be assessed by our independent approval panel who make a final decision
Step 6
You will then be matched with someone who needs care
Ongoing Support
You will receive ongoing support that will include: special advice and guidance, accredited training, regular supervision and access to the West Glamorgan Shared Lives Carer Network.
Training
You will be required to complete all mandatory training and we will help you to identify if further training are required depending on your skills and on the individual`s needs.
Reviews
You will be an essential part of reviewing paperwork, placements and processes. This gives you hands on control.
