Shared Lives Carer
Pembrokeshire County Council
Haverfordwest, SA62View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£460 to £728 a week
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
13 December 2026
31 days leftJob description
Contact us at to find out more and start your journey in becoming a shared lives carer. Email us on recruitmentwwsl@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Or visit our reginal website @ Shared Lives - Carmarthenshire County Council (https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/council-services/social-care-heal…)
Are you compassionate, open-minded, and eager to make a meaningful impact in someone's life?
Join Our Team as a Shared Lives Carer
Become a Shared Lives carer and support individuals in leading independent, fulfilling lives within their communities.
Shared Lives is a unique care model where individuals seeking support are matched with carers who welcome them into their homes and daily lives. This arrangement can be long-term, a short breaks, or day support, fostering a family-like environment and promoting independence.
- Provide Personal Support: Assist with daily activities such as washing, eating, and mobility.
- Offer Emotional Support: Encourage and support individuals in building confidence and pursuing their goals.
- Facilitate Community Engagement: Help individuals participate in community activities, fostering social connections.
- Promote wellbeing: support individuals to live in an environment that develops independence and recovery.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Support up to three individuals, tailoring your schedule to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Training: Access to training in areas like medication management, safeguarding, QCF and first aid.
- Continuous Support: Ongoing monitoring and support from your local Shared Lives scheme to succeed in your role.
- Competitive Remuneration: Receive a regular allowance for each person you support, with generous tax breaks, earning between £460 - £728 per week
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Key qualities include:
- Kind-hearted: Understanding, caring, and compassionate; someone who puts the person they support first.
- Professional: Organised, able to follow processes, and committed to providing high-quality support.
- Open-minded: Non-judgmental, willing to try new things, and adaptable to others' needs.
- Determined: Ready for a challenge and dedicated to helping others achieve their outcomes.
- Genuine: Honest, down-to-earth, and approachable.
Contact us at to find out more and start your journey in becoming a shared lives carer
Email us on recruitmentwwsl@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Or visit our reginal website @ Shared Lives - Carmarthenshire County Council
recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Pembrokeshire County Council, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP
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First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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