Find out how to become a shared lives carer.

Shared lives scheme 

The Sutton shared lives scheme recruits and supports paid carers to work with adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and older people.

Shared lives carers offer their homes to provide a safe place for people to live, have a short break or engage in day activities.

You can get more information about the Sutton shared lives scheme on the Encompass website.

Who can be a shared lives carer

If you want to become a shared lives carer, you must:

  • live in the London Borough of Sutton 
  • have space in your home 
  • have some experience or knowledge of caring or supporting people
  • be happy to share family life with the people you’ll support
  • be willing to be flexible in meeting the needs or wishes of the people you’ll support

Contact Encompass 

You can register your interest in becoming a shared lives carer by contacting Encompass. 

Phone

0208 915 2345

Email

sharedlives@encompass-latc.co.uk