Shared Lives Carer

Shared Lives Carer – Join Tower Hamlets Shared Lives

Tower Hamlets Shared Lives (THSL) is seeking caring individuals from all parts of our community to become paid Shared Lives Carers and make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Tower Hamlets.

THSL provides a community‑based alternative to traditional care for adults with a learning disability. Through Shared Lives, a person lives, stays, or spends time with a Carer, using the Carer’s home as a safe and supportive base.

Our aim is simple: to help each person maintain their independence, build confidence, and live a full and connected life.

Types of Shared Lives Support

We are currently recruiting Shared Lives Carers for the following roles:

1. Long Term Placement

Someone lives with you as part of your family or personal network.

•Weekly income: £600–£800 per person (includes care fees, rent, and utilities)

2. Respite Support

Someone stays with you overnight or for short periods.

•Payment: £82–£106 per night per person.

3. Day Support

We are not currently recruiting carers to provide day support.

What You’ll Need

•At least one spare bedroom for long term or respite support (Day support does not require a spare room).

•To be 21 or older.

•To be a full time UK resident or have leave to remain.

oPlease note: we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

If offering long term or respite support, you may live outside Tower Hamlets.

What Shared Lives Carers Do

Shared Lives Carers support people with a wide range of day to day tasks and goals, including:

•Cooking, shopping, budgeting, and other practical tasks.

•Personal care (washing, dressing, taking medication) – this is not a requirement to become a Carer.

•Building friendships and staying connected to family.

•Accessing community activities, education, training, employment, or volunteering.

Why Become a Shared Lives Carer?

Being a Shared Lives Carer is rewarding, flexible, and meaningful.

It can be your full-time role or something you do alongside existing work or caring responsibilities.

We provide:

•Full training

•Ongoing support

•Regular contact with the Shared Lives team

•A highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference

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Interested? Apply Today

Click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page to visit our webpage where you can complete a short enquiry form.

A member of the Shared Lives team will get in touch with you as soon as possible to discuss next steps.