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Shared Lives West Midlands

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About the Shared Lives scheme

The Shared Lives Scheme is a type of community support where an adult who requires support or a place to stay moves in with or frequently visits the home of an approved Shared Lives carer. Shared Lives is sometimes described as being similar to ‘foster care for adults with additional or complex needs’, but it is so much more than that. Around 8,500 people are being supported through the Shared Lives Scheme around England.

The Person being supported is carefully matched to their Shared Lives Carer, who they will stay with. The carer provides tailored support to develop the Person’s practical, emotional and social skills.

Join us as a Shared Lives Carer: We are HIRING NOW!

Do you have a caring nature and a desire to make a real difference in someone’s life? Camphill Village Trust’s Shared Lives scheme in the West Midlands is recruiting passionate and dedicated individuals to become Shared Lives carers.

As a Shared Lives carer, you’ll open your home and offer meaningful support to an adult who needs assistance to live independently. Whether it’s companionship, practical help, or emotional support, you’ll be part of creating a family-like environment where people can thrive.

Our carers come from all walks of life. Full training, ongoing support, and a generous allowance are provided to help you succeed in this rewarding role.

Who can benefit from Shared Lives West Midlands?

Shared Lives offers an alternative to traditional care, providing adults with learning disabilities, autism, or other complex needs in the West Midlands region the opportunity to live in a supportive home environment. This could be:

• Living with a Shared Lives carer in their home.
• Accessing short-term respite care.
• Participating in day support within a safe, caring setting.

Through Shared Lives, individuals gain independence, build meaningful relationships, and become active members of their community.

How to access Shared Lives support

If you are based in the West Midlands, and feel you would benefit from our Shared Lives scheme, getting started is easy:

1. Contact us: Reach out to the Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives team to discuss your needs and learn how the scheme works.
2. Assessment: We’ll work with you to determine the right match with one of our trained Shared Lives carers.
3. Begin your journey: Move into a caring and supportive environment where you can achieve your goals.

Want to know more?

Phone: 01384 441505

Email: sharedlives@cvt.org.uk