Islington Council

Shared Lives Carers

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/20/2025
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About The Role

We are looking for new Shared Lives Carers to join our team.

Islington Shared Lives offers adults and young people (aged 16 and over) who require care and support, the opportunity to be matched with a Shared Lives carer in their community.

Shared Lives carers can provide day support, respite, or long term (live in) support where the individual can become part of the carers extended family.

Who can be a Shared Lives carer? Being a Shared Lives carer is a rewarding job and can be done by anyone who:

  • Can communicate effectively
  • Is flexible, committed and caring
  • Has a spare bedroom (if providing live in support only)


Working for Islington Shared lives offer a range of benefits.

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive pay
  • Council tax exemption (once you have an arrangement)
  • 28 days paid holiday (long term support only)
  • Training and support for all carers


Rates of pay

Day – £97.34 (7 hours) or £48.67 (3.5 hours)

Respite – £129.33 per night

Long term - £426.75 per week, plus rent and food / utilities payments.

To find out more about Shared lives: Website: Become a Shared Lives carer | Islington Council Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7527 7661

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