Make an enquiry

Chat to one of our team about starting your journey as a Shared Lives carer.

If you have a spare room in your home, you could become a Shared Lives carer! Our carers:

have patience, resilience and are kind and caring
treat people as individuals, respecting choices, culture and identity
promote independence
are flexible and comfortable with change
have a commitment to safe and compliant care, following policies, procedures and safeguarding practices
use digital technology with confidence, or have a willingness to learn
are willing and committed to ongoing training and compliance

Find out more about the responsibilities of a Shared Lives carer.

Enquire now

If you'd like to find out more about the Shared Lives scheme, have a chat to one of the team by calling 033 022 25700 Monday to Thursday between 9am to 5pm and Friday between 9am to 4.30pm.

Email the team at sharedlives.dutyworker@westsussex.gov.uk.

Call using Relay UK: 18001 0330 22 25700 (from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tablet or smartphone).

If you are a Foster Carer interested in learning more about transitioning to Shared Lives, see our Foster carer transitions page.