Shared Lives Carer
Powys County Council
Llandrindod Wells, LD1View on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
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Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
30 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
Book Creator | Shared Lives Scheme in Powys - Start your Shared Life
Shared Lives Powys are seeking individuals or households who are willing to share their home and everyday life with an adult (aged 18+) who wants support to live independently within their local community.
Shared Lives is an alternative to supported living or residential care. It offers adults the opportunity to live as part of an ordinary household, build meaningful relationships, and receive support in the community.
As a Long-Term Shared Lives Carer, you will:
- Provide accommodation and day-to-day support in your own home
- Share everyday household and community life
- Support independence, skills development, and social inclusion
Arrangements are long-term and planned, with careful matching at the heart of Shared Lives.
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed.
Shared Lives Powys are seeking individuals or households who are willing to share their home for short periods with an adult (aged 18+) who requires short break or respite support to live independently within their local community.
Shared Lives is an alternative to supported living or residential care. Short Breaks Shared Lives arrangements provide planned, time-limited stays and offer adults the opportunity to experience life in an ordinary household, build relationships, and remain connected to their community.
As a Short Breaks / Respite Shared Lives Carer, you will:
- Provide short-term accommodation and day-to-day support in your own home
- Share everyday household and community life during planned stays
- Support independence, skills development, and social inclusion
Arrangements are planned and time-limited, with careful matching at the heart of Shared Lives.
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed.
Shared Lives Powys are seeking individuals or households who are able to provide short-notice accommodation and support for adults (aged 18+).
Emergency Shared Lives arrangements support adults during times of crisis, transition, hospital discharge, or placement breakdown. These arrangements are short-term and aim to provide stability and reassurance while longer-term plans are explored.
Shared Lives supports adults only and is not fostering.
As an Emergency Shared Lives Carer, you will:
- Provide short-term accommodation at short notice
- Offer day-to-day support and reassurance during periods of change
- Share everyday household and community life
- Support adults while working alongside Shared Lives Powys and other professionals
Arrangements are temporary and carefully managed, with matching remaining central wherever possible.
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed.
Shared Lives Powys are seeking individuals who can provide sessional support during the day to adults (aged 18+) within their local community with meaningful activities and access to Shared Lives carers own home.
Shared Lives sessional support enables adults to build independence, confidence, and skills while maintaining strong connections to their community. This role does not involve overnight accommodation.
As a Sessional Shared Lives Carer, you will:
- Provide support for a few hours at a time
- Support individuals to access their community and everyday activities including access to visit the Shared Lives carers home
- Encourage independence, confidence, and skill development
- Build positive and meaningful relationships
Support is flexible and tailored to the individual's interests and personal outcomes.
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed.
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First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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