Shared Lives Carer in Darlington

Contract Type: Permanent Role Type: Employment Hours: Full time Application deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 23:59 Based: Darlington Salary: £31,000 Per Annum Salary Type: Fixed Salary Location: Home-based Role description: Assistant Shared Lives Carer in Darlington Earn a tax-free income, work from home and use your skills and life experience to make a lasting difference in the Darlington community. Whether you're looking for a full-time role from home or a flexible way to support someone at weekends, Shared Lives could be for you. Shared Lives is a new scheme in Darlington that helps adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs stay connected to the people, places and community they know and love. As a Shared Lives Carer, you'll open your home and share everyday life with someone who needs support. In return, you'll earn a regular income, build meaningful relationships, and help someone gain confidence, independence and live a life without limits. Ways to get involved Support someone who lives with you as part of your household. Earn up to £31,000 per year tax-free*Paid fortnightlyWork from homeMost carers start by supporting one person Provide weekend or short break support in your home Earn up to £340 tax-free per weekendFlexible around work and existing commitmentsSupport can be provided when it suits you£31,000 tax-free is equivalent to approximately £38,000 in a traditional salaried role. What does a Shared Lives Carer do? As a Shared Lives Carer, you'll welcome someone into your home and support them with everyday life. This Could Include Helping someone maintain a daily routine and structureSupporting them to attend medical appointmentsEncouraging them to develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting or travellingindependentlyHelping them access work, volunteering, education or local activitiesSupporting them to stay connected to friends, family and their communitySharing meals, celebrations and everyday experiences togetherEncouraging them to try new hobbies, build confidence and achieve personalgoalsProviding guidance, encouragement and reassurance when it's needed No two arrangements are the same, but at its heart, Shared Lives is about people supporting people. About You You don't need care experience or qualifications. We're Looking For People Who Are Kind, patient and reliableInterested in helping others learn new skills, build confidence and become moreindependentLooking for a meaningful opportunity that fits around your lifeKeen to use your skills, experience and time to support someone else If you've ever checked in on a neighbour, supported a family member or helped someone through a difficult time, you'll already understand what Shared Lives is about. What You'll Need A spare bedroomTo be aged 18 or overThe right to work in the UKTo live within the Darlington Borough Council area No qualifications or previous care experience required. Full training and ongoing support provided. Interested? Shared Lives Darlington is delivered by St Anne's Community Services in partnership with Darlington Borough Council. If you're interested in learning more, we'd love to have an informal chat. Call: 0300 102 0729 Email: shared.lives@st-annes.org.uk Or complete our enquiry form above. We’ll get in touch to answer your questions and talk you through the options available. Apply for this job Back to jobs