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Adult Foster Carer

DG Partnership Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME17 2BE, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Shared Lives is seeking Carers in Kent to support individuals aged 18 and older with various disabilities and mental health challenges.
  • The role offers a flexible work-from-home opportunity with competitive pay ranging from £350 to £643 per week per placement for Long Term placements.
  • Applicants must have a spare bedroom and live in their own home, with no specific year of experience required.
  • The position includes ongoing training and support, as well as the potential for significant tax breaks.
  • This role is described as both challenging and rewarding, aimed at improving the quality of life for those in care.

Shared Lives is changing lives - with more Carers in Kent we could change many more!

Shared Lives Carers (Adult Foster Carers) open their homes to support people from the age of 18, with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and Asperger’s, physical disabilities, sensory impairment or are living with dementia and older people.

We are currently recruiting for Long Term and Short Term Break Carers

Why become a shared lives carer?

  • A flexible, interesting job with a fantastic work life balance- Working from home
  • Great opportunities for skills development, working as a self-employed professional, with support from our team
  • Competitive pay -Earn £350 to £643 per week, per placement, for Long Term placements which includes significant tax breaks.
  • Make a real difference: Improve the quality of life, social inclusion and support for the people you care for.

What we offer:

  • Support to find the perfect match for your skills and experience.
  • Ongoing training, development and support.
  • Work from home.
  • Kent rewards- Discount scheme (once approved).

To Apply

  • You must be based in Kent, UK.
  • You must have a spare bedroom available.
  • You must live in your own home (Rented, mortgaged or owned outright)

Please note, our office will be closed from 23rd December to December 30th with, 2024. Applications recieved during this time will be responded to after we return.

Ready to make a difference?

  • Call us on
  • Visit our website: sharedlives for more information.

This role is not without its challenges, but we believe it is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do!   

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.