Applying to be a Shared Lives Carer

How can I apply to become a Shared Lives Carer?

• You can make a telephone call to a member of the Shared Lives team for an informal chat on 01905 765622. They will ask you a few questions and take some basic details from you.
• You can contact the Access Centre 0845 607 2000. They will forward your details to the Shared Lives team. 
• You may like to fill out our on-line enquiry form below. If you do email the form to the team, someone will contact you to discuss what is involved in becoming a Shared Lives Carer in more detail.
• For general enquiries you can email the Shared Lives team with more questions.
  apt-bwh@worcestershire.gov.uk 

These details will be passed to the person who deals with the recruitment and training of all new Shared Lives Carer's, who will send you an application pack. This pack includes information about the Shared Lives scheme as well as the application form that you will need to complete. The team will be happy to give you any support you may need with your application form.

Application Process

Stage 1

You will be invited to a meeting on receipt of your application in order to discuss it further. At this meeting the Training and Recruitment Officer will outline the approval process and identity your training needs. Decision to progress to Stage 2.

 

Stage 2

The scheme will undertake Enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check, medical checks and references.

 

Stage 3

Once satisfactory clearances (Stage 2) are completed, mandatory training needs commence.

 

Stage 4

Recruitment and Training Coordinator will work with an allocated Shared Lives worker to complete as assessment for presentation at the independent panel consisting of professionals, service users and/or relatives. This panel make the recommendation as to whether you are accepted into the scheme as an approved Shared Lives Carer.

Throughout the process the scheme will keep you informed of the progress of your application.

Enquiry Form

Please enter your details in the fields below before pressing submit.
Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, Other)
Surname
First Name
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)
Gender (Please select one)	Male Female
Address
Postcode
Telephone Number
E-mail Address (Mandatory)*
Additional Details
Marital Status (Please select one)	Single Married Separated Divorced Widowed
Religion
Nationality
Ethnicity
Sub-ethnicity
First Language
Fluency in English
Services (Please tick all relevant)	Long term care and support Home to Home Short Breaks/Respite
Any Additional Comments
Click the submit button to send your form

This page was last reviewed 26 March 2013 at 13:07.
The page is next due for review 22 September 2014.