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Become a paid carer and provide temporary or longer term family based support in your own home. This is known as our Shared Lives service.
About Shared Lives
Our Shared Lives service connects people who need support to specially recruited and trained carers and their families. As well as receiving care and support, individuals also have an opportunity to feel part of their family.
Our Shared Lives carers, have different life experiences and backgrounds, but all share the personal skills and qualities needed to welcome and support individuals into their home. We provide in-depth training and ongoing support to carers.
The type of support provided varies depending on the individual’s needs. Some people move in with their Shared Lives carers, others are regular visitors who may combine daytime and overnight stays.
Benefits of the Shared Lives service
For individuals needing support
The benefits for those who need care include:
- personalised care in a family setting
- build lasting community connections
- develop life skills and independence
For Shared Lives carers
As a carer you will:
- make a life changing impact in someone’s life
- receive detailed training and continuous support
- receive a financial payment of between £350 to £550 per week depending on the needs of the person you are supporting
- be part of a supportive network of carers
How the Shared Lives service works
We have commissioned a scheme provider, Person Shaped Support, to run the service on our behalf. Person Shaped Support’s role is to:
- recruit and train new Shared Lives carers
- match individuals in need of support with an appropriate carer family
- offer ongoing support to carers and those individuals needing support
- provide breaks for both the carer and individuals they care for
- manage emergency care when an unexpected situation occurs
- work with social workers on individual outcomes and care needs
How to apply to the Shared Lives service
If you wish to become a Shared Lives carer, or you feel this service could help you or a loved one with temporary support or longer-term care, contact Person Shaped Support (PSS) directly.
Contact details
Website: PSS North Yorkshire – Shared Lives Plus website
Telephone: 07745 106416
Email: northyorkshiresharedlives@pss.org.uk