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

Spend
a day or a few hours each week supporting someone in the community.

•         Payment: Earn up to £93.80 for providing 6 hours of support per person.

•         You must live in or near Tower Hamlets
to provide day support.

Shared
Lives Carers can support up to three people at a time.

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.

o        Please 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.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.