London Borough of Croydon
Croydon Shared Lives Scheme - Shared Lives Carer
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Verified Public Sector Requisition
Role Overview & Description
Summary:
Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer
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Share Your Home, Make a Difference – Become a Shared Lives Carer
Location:
Croydon
Payment:
From
£368.30 per week
, or more depending on assessed needs
Type:
Self-employed | Flexible hours | Full training provided
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?
The
Croydon Shared Lives Service
is seeking caring, committed individuals to become
Shared Lives Carers
. You’ll support vulnerable adults (18+) with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities by welcoming them into your home (Family Model) or a supported living home (where you live offsite) — either for short breaks or long-term stays.
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What You’ll Do:
Provide care and support in a warm, family-style environment
Help individuals build independence and learn life skills
Offer companionship and a sense of belonging
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What You’ll Receive:
Regular payments
starting from £368.30 per week or more depending on assessed needs
Full training and ongoing support from allocated Shared Lives Coordinator
Flexible working
as a self-employed carer
The
personal satisfaction
of making a lasting impact
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Who Can Apply:
Anyone living in Croydon with one or more spare bedrooms
No formal qualifications needed – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a caring nature
We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
Join a growing network of Shared Lives Carers making a lasting impact. Some placements last over 25/30 years — that’s how powerful this connection can be.
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Interested?
Start your journey today:
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Email:
sharedlivesteam@croydon.gov.uk
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Call: 020 8726 6000 Ext 44109
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Learn more: croydon.gov.uk/shared-lives
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Apply online:
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/adult-health-and-social-care/care-homes-and-housing/shared-lives/become-shared-lives
THE Only accepted applications that will be accepted are from applications via the
above link
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #235
- Employer: London Borough of Croydon
- Location: Croydon, London, United Kingdom
- Closing Date: 2026-12-31T23:55:00+00:00
- Contract: Full time
- Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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