Shared Lives Carer
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £585.01 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Richmond Fellowship Scotland |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Open Your Home. Change a Life.
Become a Shared Lives Carer – Dumfries & Galloway
What if your spare room could become someone’s fresh start?
Across Dumfries & Galloway, young adults, adults and older people are looking for something many of us take for granted, stability, belonging and a safe place to call home.
That someone could be you.
Shared Lives Carers welcome an individual into their own home and support them as part of everyday life, sharing meals, routines, milestones, and the small daily victories that build confidence and independence.
This is not shift work.
This is not residential care.
This is supporting someone to live as part of a real home and community.
Before proceeding please be aware that to become a Shared Lives Carer there is an extensive application and vetting process which can take up to six months to complete.
This includes an initial application and home visit from our Shared Lives Co-Ordinator as well as extensive background checks including enhanced criminal checks and references.
A Professional Role — With Real Support
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed, providing full-time support within their home while being fully supported and managed by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS).
You work from home — but you are never alone.
You will receive:
A dedicated Shared Lives team
Regular supervision
24/7 on-call support
Ongoing training and development
Full-time placements involve providing daily support within your home, with planned breaks and support arrangements built in. Payments are made weekly and are consistent for full-time arrangements.
We provide clear guidance and practical support to help you understand what being self-employed means.
What You will Receive
£585.01 per week, per individual (full-time placement)
Tax-efficient payments!
Full preparation training before approval
Ongoing professional support
Structured matching to ensure compatibility.
Who Might You Support?
Placements across Dumfries & Galloway include:
Adults with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health support needs
Young adults transitioning into adult services from foster care or residential care.
Parent and baby placements
Older people, including reablement placements supporting recovery and independence.
Each placement is carefully matched to suit both your household and the individual. Stability, safety, and compatibility are essential.
Is This Right for You?
This role might suit you if you:
Are thinking about retirement but still want meaningful purpose.
Feel ready for a new chapter where your life experience can positively shape someone else’s future!
Are looking for a meaningful second income from home.
Want to work from home around family or caring commitments.
Have a spare bedroom available solely for the person you support.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Are emotionally resilient, patient, and dependable.
This role can be deeply rewarding but it also requires commitment, patience, and stability.
All household members are included in the assessment process to ensure placements are safe and successful.
You do not need formal care qualifications, just the right values.
Many of our carers say this is the most rewarding role they have ever had.
A Supportive but Thorough Assessment
Because this role changes lives, we have a structured and supportive assessment process designed to help you feel confident and fully prepared.
This includes:
Home assessment visits
PVG and reference checks
Values-based discussions
Pre-approval training
The process is thorough, but you will be supported every step of the way.
Interested?
We are currently recruiting across Dumfries & Galloway.
Filling out the application on TRFS' website is the next step.
If this has made you stop and think, even for a moment, it is worth a conversation.
That spare room in your home could make all the difference to someone, and you may already have what it takes.
Closing Date - 25/3/26 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)
Become a Shared Lives Carer – Dumfries & Galloway
What if your spare room could become someone’s fresh start?
Across Dumfries & Galloway, young adults, adults and older people are looking for something many of us take for granted, stability, belonging and a safe place to call home.
That someone could be you.
Shared Lives Carers welcome an individual into their own home and support them as part of everyday life, sharing meals, routines, milestones, and the small daily victories that build confidence and independence.
This is not shift work.
This is not residential care.
This is supporting someone to live as part of a real home and community.
Before proceeding please be aware that to become a Shared Lives Carer there is an extensive application and vetting process which can take up to six months to complete.
This includes an initial application and home visit from our Shared Lives Co-Ordinator as well as extensive background checks including enhanced criminal checks and references.
A Professional Role — With Real Support
Shared Lives Carers are self-employed, providing full-time support within their home while being fully supported and managed by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS).
You work from home — but you are never alone.
You will receive:
A dedicated Shared Lives team
Regular supervision
24/7 on-call support
Ongoing training and development
Full-time placements involve providing daily support within your home, with planned breaks and support arrangements built in. Payments are made weekly and are consistent for full-time arrangements.
We provide clear guidance and practical support to help you understand what being self-employed means.
What You will Receive
£585.01 per week, per individual (full-time placement)
Tax-efficient payments!
Full preparation training before approval
Ongoing professional support
Structured matching to ensure compatibility.
Who Might You Support?
Placements across Dumfries & Galloway include:
Adults with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health support needs
Young adults transitioning into adult services from foster care or residential care.
Parent and baby placements
Older people, including reablement placements supporting recovery and independence.
Each placement is carefully matched to suit both your household and the individual. Stability, safety, and compatibility are essential.
Is This Right for You?
This role might suit you if you:
Are thinking about retirement but still want meaningful purpose.
Feel ready for a new chapter where your life experience can positively shape someone else’s future!
Are looking for a meaningful second income from home.
Want to work from home around family or caring commitments.
Have a spare bedroom available solely for the person you support.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Are emotionally resilient, patient, and dependable.
This role can be deeply rewarding but it also requires commitment, patience, and stability.
All household members are included in the assessment process to ensure placements are safe and successful.
You do not need formal care qualifications, just the right values.
Many of our carers say this is the most rewarding role they have ever had.
A Supportive but Thorough Assessment
Because this role changes lives, we have a structured and supportive assessment process designed to help you feel confident and fully prepared.
This includes:
Home assessment visits
PVG and reference checks
Values-based discussions
Pre-approval training
The process is thorough, but you will be supported every step of the way.
Interested?
We are currently recruiting across Dumfries & Galloway.
Filling out the application on TRFS' website is the next step.
If this has made you stop and think, even for a moment, it is worth a conversation.
That spare room in your home could make all the difference to someone, and you may already have what it takes.
Closing Date - 25/3/26 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time)