Oxfordshire Shared Lives Scheme

Oxfordshire Shared Lives Scheme

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Oxfordshire Shared Lives Scheme is part of Oxfordshire County Council.

The Scheme recruits and trains paid carers who share their family and community life with people who need support.

11/12/2023

Are you a Shared Lives Carer? Did you know you can earn up to £1,000 for referring someone you know to join the team? Sign up to Care Friends and get sharing the job post with friends and family and you can start earning straight away!
https://carefriends.co.uk/

Photos from Oxfordshire Shared Lives Scheme's post 27/11/2023

Do you know someone who would be a brilliant Shared Lives Carer?

Whether you're able to support someone on a short or long term basis we'd love to hear from you! You can earn up to £500 a week as a Shared Lives Carer by supporting someone in your own home. All you need is a spare room!

Find out more ➡️ https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/social-and-health-care/adult-social-care/shared-lives?utm_campaign=23-0012_sharedlives&utm_source=facebookgroup&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nov

Get in touch
✉️[email protected]
📞 01865 897 971

17/10/2023

Join us on Oxfordshire County Council page on the 25th October at 5.30pm on Facebook Live for an introductory Q&A about the Shared Lives Scheme.

https://www.facebook.com/events/6693743187328429

If you are interested in getting involved, whether you are someone who wants to use the service, or someone interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer, Sally, head of the Shared Lives team will be LIVE to answer your questions.

Find out more about how you can share your home and life to change the future for someone who needs additional support to be independent. If you have a spare room and the space in your life to support someone, you could be a brilliant addition to Shared Lives!

If you can't make the 25th we'll be running a series of these events.
You can also get in touch shared [email protected] for more information or visit our website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/social-and-health-care/adult-social-care/shared-lives?utm_campaign=23-0012_sharedlives&utm_source=facebooklive&utm_medium=social&utm_term=oct

27/09/2023

Harris and Shaun have become great friends since matching in our Shared Lives Scheme. Harris is always there for Shaun if he needs support, and they share a passion for sport, music, and having a laugh!

"It's so easy, living with him, supporting him, helping him to live independently. It's always a joy having him here." - Harris

"I've been here for 3 years and it's great we have a lot of banter! We like watching sports, and it's not just Harris, but the whole family, we get on really well, and I just fit right in!" - Shaun

Could you join the Shared Lives Team? If you have got a spare room and are interested in finding out more then please get in touch today. Also if you know someone you think may make a great carer, why not encourage them to get in touch?

[email protected]

01865 897971

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/contactus/contact-shared-lives?utm_campaign=23-0012_sharedlives&utm_source=facebookgroup&utm_medium=social&utm_term=sept&utm_content=social

18/09/2023

Do you know someone who would be a great Shared Lives Carer?

Why not share this post to your page to see who may be interested in joining the team.

Shared Lives is a scheme where people in our community offer their spare room to someone who needs support to live independently. It is a great way to help someone take the next step to live in a new place on their own. Shared Lives carers receive training and support and can earn up to £500 a week. This caring role can fit around your current home life, and work commitments.
Find out more https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/contactus/contact-shared-lives?utm_campaign=23-0012_sharedlives&utm_source=fbgroups&utm_medium=social&utm_term=sept&utm_content=jobspost

18/09/2023

Our Shared Lives Carers offer space and support to people who may need a helping hand to live independently. Whether it is just for the day, a short break, or a long term arrangement, there are roles to suit everyone.

If you have got a spare room and the space in your life to support someone, we'd love for you to join the team.

Find out more https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/contactus/contact-shared-lives?utm_campaign=23-0012_sharedlives&utm_source=facebookgroup&utm_medium=social&utm_term=sept&utm_content=social
Get in touch [email protected]

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Sharing your life could change a life

Shared Lives is a scheme that matches people who need additional support to be independent and live on their own, with carers and their families.

Sharing a family’s life means that people who need support can choose to become part of an ordinary household, instead of staying in residential care or being looked after by a team of support workers.

People using the scheme make new friends, develop new skills and gain the confidence to be as independent as possible. Helping to reduce isolation and allowing them to stay living independently for longer.

Some people use the Shared Lives Scheme as a way of learning the skills they need to live independently and to help them put down roots in the area or community before moving into a place of their own.

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Abbey House
Abingdon
OX143JD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm