Shared Lives carer applicants
Shared Lives offers support to adults with a wide range of support needs including, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia and End of Life. Support is offered by the carer either on a permanent basis or a few days or hours a week. This can be in the form of outreach support or short break care which enables the individual’s unpaid main carer to have a break.
Support is offered in the carer’s home as well as in the community. It is an alternative to residential care offering person centred support in a family based environment, accessing leisure activities, trips out or employment/voluntary opportunities.
Want to find out more?
Please contact the Shared Lives team and talk to one of the Shared Lives Officers.
📧 sharedlivesclerical@gloucestershire.gov.uk
📞 01452 426237
Gloucestershire Shared Lives Scheme is registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission. The last inspection was in March 2019 and the overall rating was good.
Shared Lives offers support to adults with a wide range of support needs including, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia and End of Life. Support is offered by the carer either on a permanent basis or a few days or hours a week. This can be in the form of outreach support or short break care which enables the individual’s unpaid main carer to have a break.
Support is offered in the carer’s home as well as in the community. It is an alternative to residential care offering person centred support in a family based environment, accessing leisure activities, trips out or employment/voluntary opportunities.
Want to find out more?
Please contact the Shared Lives team and talk to one of the Shared Lives Officers.
📧 sharedlivesclerical@gloucestershire.gov.uk
📞 01452 426237
Gloucestershire Shared Lives Scheme is registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission. The last inspection was in March 2019 and the overall rating was good.
Previous experience and knowledge in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential. Prospective carers undergo a robust screening and assessment process before they and their property are approved for a Shared Lives placement.
Previous experience and knowledge in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential. Prospective carers undergo a robust screening and assessment process before they and their property are approved for a Shared Lives placement.
All carers undergo mandatory training:
- First Aid
- Medication Awareness
- Food Safety, Hydration, Nutrition and Infection Control
- COSHH
- Mental Capacity
- Moving and Assisting
- Safeguarding Adults
Other training is available depending on knowledge and skills and the needs of the people being supported. Training is either classroom based or online through E-Learning. Carer Awareness days and support groups will also be offered and there will be an expectation to attend these.
During the approval process an application form as well as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form will need to be completed. References will be sought. Placements are also subject to a Health and Safety Check of the property. The assessment will be based on 15 Care Standards that all Health and Social Care staff must be competent to do when providing care and support. The assessment process will include 1:1 meetings, observations, role play/simulation and the completion of work books.
Once the process has been completed the prospective carer will be invited to attend an independent panel who consider the application for approval.
All carers undergo mandatory training:
- First Aid
- Medication Awareness
- Food Safety, Hydration, Nutrition and Infection Control
- COSHH
- Mental Capacity
- Moving and Assisting
- Safeguarding Adults
Other training is available depending on knowledge and skills and the needs of the people being supported. Training is either classroom based or online through E-Learning. Carer Awareness days and support groups will also be offered and there will be an expectation to attend these.
During the approval process an application form as well as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form will need to be completed. References will be sought. Placements are also subject to a Health and Safety Check of the property. The assessment will be based on 15 Care Standards that all Health and Social Care staff must be competent to do when providing care and support. The assessment process will include 1:1 meetings, observations, role play/simulation and the completion of work books.
Once the process has been completed the prospective carer will be invited to attend an independent panel who consider the application for approval.
During the approval process we will discuss with you the level of support you wish to offer. However, you may be required to carry out personal care that involves washing, dressing and dealing with incontinence depending on the needs of the individual.
Details of the person you are to support will be provided before the placement is made.
During the approval process we will discuss with you the level of support you wish to offer. However, you may be required to carry out personal care that involves washing, dressing and dealing with incontinence depending on the needs of the individual.
Details of the person you are to support will be provided before the placement is made.
During the assessment process we will visit your home to assess the suitability and safety of your home for the category of person you wish to support.
A health and safety checklist is completed and a free Fire Safety inspection can also be arranged for you.
During the assessment process we will visit your home to assess the suitability and safety of your home for the category of person you wish to support.
A health and safety checklist is completed and a free Fire Safety inspection can also be arranged for you.
The Shared Lives service is very flexible. Support can be offered for a few hours a week or as a day service or overnight. Shared Lives carers offer variable amounts of support from one to two nights per month, a few days respite or permanent care and support.
The Shared Lives service is very flexible. Support can be offered for a few hours a week or as a day service or overnight. Shared Lives carers offer variable amounts of support from one to two nights per month, a few days respite or permanent care and support.
Currently the rates are set by the Shared Lives pricing tool which is divided into four bandings of low, medium, high and complex depending on the individuals needs.
The rate is agreed between Shared Lives and the commissioning team for each placement and will range from £349.22 to £698.43 per week. There is a 24 hourly rate for short break (respite) carers ranging from £58.20 to £99.78 and there is also an hourly rate of £13.15 for carers who provide day support.
Currently the rates are set by the Shared Lives pricing tool which is divided into four bandings of low, medium, high and complex depending on the individuals needs.
The rate is agreed between Shared Lives and the commissioning team for each placement and will range from £368.57 to £737.12 per week. There is a 24 hourly rate for short break (respite) carers ranging from £61.42 to £105.31 and there is also an hourly rate of £13.88 for carers who provide day support.
Currently the rates are set by the Shared Lives pricing tool which is divided into four bandings of low, medium, high and complex depending on the individuals needs.
The rate is agreed between Shared Lives and the commissioning team for each placement and will range from £349.22 to £698.43 per week. There is a 24 hourly rate for short break (respite) carers ranging from £58.20 to £99.78 and there is also an hourly rate of £13.15 for carers who provide day support.
Currently the rates are set by the Shared Lives pricing tool which is divided into four bandings of low, medium, high and complex depending on the individuals needs.
The rate is agreed between Shared Lives and the commissioning team for each placement and will range from £368.57 to £737.12 per week. There is a 24 hourly rate for short break (respite) carers ranging from £61.42 to £105.31 and there is also an hourly rate of £13.88 for carers who provide day support.
Enquiries and referrals come to Shared Lives from across Gloucestershire. You will receive information on an individual where you will be asked to make a decision whether you feel you can offer support, a match meeting is then arranged where you will meet the individual, their Social Care Assessor and possibly their family.
The matching meeting is an important part of the process and after the initial visit a number of trial visits can be arranged at your home, for example to involve staying for tea or an overnight stay before all parties are confident to go ahead. The final decision will be yours as the carer to go ahead and take the placement or not. Once an individual has been placed with a Shared Lives carer, the quality of care is monitored and reviewed regularly in conjunction with the relevant care legislation and standards as defined by the Care Quality Commission.
Enquiries and referrals come to Shared Lives from across Gloucestershire. You will receive information on an individual where you will be asked to make a decision whether you feel you can offer support, a match meeting is then arranged where you will meet the individual, their Social Care Assessor and possibly their family.
The matching meeting is an important part of the process and after the initial visit a number of trial visits can be arranged at your home, for example to involve staying for tea or an overnight stay before all parties are confident to go ahead. The final decision will be yours as the carer to go ahead and take the placement or not. Once an individual has been placed with a Shared Lives carer, the quality of care is monitored and reviewed regularly in conjunction with the relevant care legislation and standards as defined by the Care Quality Commission.
No. You will be classified as self employed and your local tax office will need to be informed of your intention to become a Shared Lives carer. You will have access to preferential tax arrangements.
No. You will be classified as self employed and your local tax office will need to be informed of your intention to become a Shared Lives carer. You will have access to preferential tax arrangements.
Shared Lives carers offering long term, short breaks, outreach and day support are covered by Gloucestershire County Council`s public liability insurance.
Shared Lives carers offering long term, short breaks, outreach and day support are covered by Gloucestershire County Council`s public liability insurance.
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