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Shared Lives Carer

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary

£600 to £800 a week

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

4 March 2027

185 days left

Job description

Shared

Lives Carer – Join Tower Hamlets Shared Lives

Tower

Hamlets Shared Lives (THSL) is seeking caring individuals from all parts of our

community to become paid Shared Lives Carers and make a meaningful

difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Tower Hamlets.

THSL

provides a community‑based

alternative to traditional care for adults with a learning disability. Through

Shared Lives, a person lives, stays, or spends time with a Carer, using the

Carer’s home as a safe and supportive base.

Our

aim is simple: to help

each person maintain their independence, build confidence, and live a full and

connected life.

Types

of Shared Lives Support

We

are currently recruiting Shared Lives Carers for the following roles:

1.

Long Term Placement

Someone

lives with you as part of your family or personal network.

  • Weekly income: £600–£800 per person

(includes care fees, rent, and utilities)

2.

Respite Support

Someone

stays with you overnight or for short periods.

  • Payment: £82–£106 per night per person.

3. Day Support

We are not currently recruiting carers to provide day support.

What

You’ll Need

  • At least one spare bedroom for long

term or respite support (Day support does not require a spare room).

  • To be 21 or older.
  • To be a full time UK resident or have

leave to remain.

oPlease note: we cannot provide visa

sponsorship.

If

offering long term or respite support, you may live outside Tower Hamlets.

What

Shared Lives Carers Do

Shared

Lives Carers support people with a wide range of day to day tasks and goals,

Including

  • Cooking, shopping, budgeting, and other

practical tasks.

  • Personal care (washing, dressing

taking medication) – this is not a requirement to become a Carer.

  • Building friendships and staying

connected to family.

  • Accessing community activities

education, training, employment, or volunteering.

Why

Become a Shared Lives Carer?

Being

a Shared Lives Carer is rewarding, flexible, and meaningful.

It

can be your full-time role or something you do alongside existing work or

caring responsibilities.

We

Provide

  • Full training
  • Ongoing support
  • Regular contact with the Shared Lives

team

  • A highly rewarding opportunity to make

a lasting difference

 Tower Hamlets Shared Lives was recently awarded good by the Care Quality Commission, please read the report below.

 https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-6983801807

Interested?

Apply Today

Click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page to visit our webpage where you can complete a short enquiry form. 

A

member of the Shared Lives team will get in touch with you as soon as possible

to discuss next steps. BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

8 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

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