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Shared Lives Day Support Carer

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Lairdside Technology Park, BirkenheadView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£27,976

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will spend the day helping people who already have a full‑time carer, supporting them in their own home. The role suits caring, friendly people who enjoy matching interests with others.

What you'll need

Good communication skills and a friendly manner
Caring attitude and respect for privacy
Reliability and ability to follow a daily schedule
Comfortable working in someone else's home
Clean driving licence is often needed

How to boost your chances

Visit the home beforehand to see if it feels right
Prepare examples of past caring experience for the interview
Check you have the right to work in the UK
Make sure your driver’s licence and insurance are up to date
Think about how your interests match the person you’ll support

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Job description

Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support people from the age of 16 to live in the community with their shared lives carer. As a day support carer, you will be providing day support for our full-time carers and unpaid carers. Unpaid carers are usually family members who care and support their loved one. This is a self-employed position. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. …