Location
Wembley, London Borough of Brent

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,685 per annum

About the Role
Support the residents of Brent as a Shared Lives Officer within a vibrant and diverse London borough. Brent Shared Lives offers an alternative to traditional care and support for adults with learning disabilities and autism by enabling them to live or stay with Shared Lives carers in their own family homes and communities. The Shared Lives carer provides personalised care and support, helping individuals to live the life they choose as part of an extended family network.

The service is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered scheme that matches vulnerable adults with carers who are recruited, assessed, trained, and supported by scheme officers. As a Shared Lives Officer, you will support the Deputy Team Manager in the growth and development of Brent Shared Lives as a lead commissioned service. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the recruitment and selection of Shared Lives Carers, matching customers to suitable carers, managing a caseload of carers and customers, and conducting quarterly visits and reviews to ensure safe, person-centred care that meets agreed Care Act outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative agenda aimed at better meeting the needs of Brent’s diverse community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Experience
- Experience of working in Adult Social Care services or similar organisations such as the NHS or Voluntary/Charity Sector
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission requirements related to Shared Lives
- Experience working in statutory or provider service settings is desirable

About you
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Strong verbal, written, and communication skills with the ability to complete customer assessments in a timely manner
- Confidence in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and communities to promote the values of Brent Shared Lives

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and knowledge in adult social care and CQC standards are essential