Vacancy Details

 
Shared Lives Carers (010994) - External
DirectorateAdult Social Care, Health Integration and Wellbeing Grade N/A
SectionLearning Disability Services SalarySee below
Full/Part TimeSee below HoursSee below
LocationN/A Closing Date
Description
Shared Lives scheme provides accommodation and support to vulnerable adults who are supported within the ordinary households of approved Shared Lives Carers and their families. The team recruit, assess, train and support individuals, couples or families to become Approved Shared Lives Carers across Stoke-on-Trent.

We are recruiting Shared Lives carers to begin an exciting journey working with the Shared Lives Team providing accommodation for people with Learning Disabilities. The Shared Lives Team will work together with the carers to offer the chance for people with a Learning Disability to be provided with the opportunity to live within an ordinary family setting.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they are positive, compassionate, caring, patience, commitment, understanding, flexibility, creative, organized, excellent communication, resilience, time management, empathy, problem solving and trustworthy.

Could you share your life with someone who has a learning disability?

Do you have a spare room in your home?

Be a Shared Lives carer!!

Please contact us on the below:
Telephone: 01782 235000
Email: sharedlives@stoke.gov.uk

Please view the attached document for more information.
 
More Information
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Shared Lives Carers Advert.pdf
 
DBS Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.
 
Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide
 

To apply for this vacancy, please contact:

Please contact us on 01782 235000 or email sharedlives@stoke.gov.uk
 
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