Shared Lives Officer
Shared Lives Officer
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Job Description
Do you want to play a part in transforming lives and can you bring positivity flexibility transparency and respect to this role In Shared Lives we focus on positive outcomes. We have the drive and enthusiasm to achieve our ambitions. We want adults who live in Shared Lives placements to thrive and Shared Lives Providers to feel supported and valued.
As a Hastings based Shared Lives Officer you will work directly with adults living in Shared Lives placements and the providers of their accommodation and support these are people with eligible care needs under the Care Act 2014 living with Shared Lives Providers in a typical household.
Your responsibilities will include assessing both Providers and People for potential placements undertaking support and monitoring visits risk assessing and reviewing. You will be a vital part of ensuring choice and opportunity for the adults living in placements enabling them to thrive and to be an active part of their community.
You will be skilled in communication assessment liaising with other professionals and working both independently and as part of a skilled high-performing and supportive team. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft office. You will be responsible for managing your own time in line with service need to ensure a high quality of service delivery.
As part of the role you will be responsible for carrying out in-depth assessment of new providers and presenting assessments at independent panels. You will manage a caseload supporting and enabling the continuous development of Shared Lives Providers to ensure the service they provide is of high quality and complies with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulation achieving outcomes for both Providers and People in placements that support their well-being and continuous development.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has assessment and reviewing skills
- Is committed to supporting adults towardstheir goals and aspirations
- Has interpersonal negotiation and organisational skills
- Is able to work autonomously within a dynamic and fast paced team
- Preferably has supervisory/management experience
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter to shortlist so please evidence how you meet criteria 1 - 5 in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal remaining criteria will be evidenced at interview.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person in Bexhill week commencing 6 October 2025
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
