Respite worker Work, Jobs in Pontefract, Wyk (with Salaries)

Shared Lives - Self-Employed - We are recruiting new carers now!
Kirklees Council —Kirklees
Domiciliary Care Worker (Must Reside In Doncaster)
Care Ambassadors —Doncaster
- £13 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Driving
- IT
Quick apply
Staff Nurse
Active Care Group —York
- £45,339.06 a year
- Full-time
- Rehabilitation centre
- Patient care
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Support Worker
Active Care Group —York
- £12.75 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Support Worker - Respite Service
Making Space —Barnsley
- £13.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Support Worker
Voyage Care —Rotherham
- £12.72 an hour
- Employee discount
8d
Care Assistant
Caremark - Home Care in Wakefield —Wakefield
- £12.82 an hour
- Travel
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
UKCIL —Leeds
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
Waking Night Female Community Support Worker
Caremark - Complex Care in Rotherham and Sheffield —Sheffield
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
Reconnections Foster Carer
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
Home Care Worker
HICA Group —Doncaster
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing home
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Care and Support Worker
North Yorkshire Council —Harrogate
- £13.66 - £15.86 an hour
- Call to connect
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
11d
Senior Support Worker
Making Space —Barnsley
- £13.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Shared Lives - Self-Employed - We are recruiting new carers now!

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Home care

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Contract Type: This role is self - employed

Make a difference in your community

Kirklees Shared Lives Scheme is seeking compassionate individuals to open their homes and support adults with additional needs to live independent, fulfilling lives as part of a family environment.

If you have a spare room, a caring nature, and a desire to support others, becoming a Shared Lives Carer could be a rewarding opportunity for you.

About the role

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will provide care and support in your own home. You will be both the person’s care provider and, in long-term arrangements, their landlord.

You can offer different types of support depending on your availability and preferences, including:

Long-term (live-in) support
Short breaks (respite care)
Day support

You will support individuals to:
Develop independence skills and confidence
Build friendships and meaningful relationships
Take part in their local community
Achieve outcomes set out in their support plan

You will also:
Work closely with social workers, health professionals, and the person’s wider support network
Follow agreed care and support plans
Engage with training, checks, monitoring, and reviews

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from people who:
Are aged 18 or over
Live within the Kirklees area
Have a spare bedroom

You may be:
Single, married, or living with a partner or family
Working, retired, or at home
Renting or owning your home

Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Essential qualities include:
A caring and supportive attitude
Empathy and patience
Commitment to helping others develop independence

Financial and practical support

As a Shared Lives Carer, you will be self-employed and receive:

A payment for providing care and support

For long-term arrangements:
You will also receive:
A minimum of 28 nights short breaks (respite) per year (for long-term carers)
An allocated Shared Lives Worker for ongoing support
Access to out-of-hours support
Initial training and ongoing learning and development opportunities

In addition, you will be invited to:
Carer networking and social events
Join the national Shared Lives organisation, Shared Lives Plus

Why choose Shared Lives?

Shared Lives offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference by welcoming someone into your home and supporting them to live a richer, more independent life.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about becoming a Shared Lives Carer in Kirklees by following the link to our website or QR code.

Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/sharedlives for more information.

If you’d like to find out more about Shared Lives, we run regular drop-in sessions. Please contact the team using the link to find out when the next session is taking place.

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