Intermittent telephone issues
We are currently experiencing issues with our telephone lines. This is being investigated urgently and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will provide updates as soon as possible.
Career opportunities
Job opportunities with us, the benefits of working for us and our equal opportunities statement.
Adult social care jobs
At the heart of Adult Social Care is our dedication to our residents, we celebrate the diversity of our town of our workforce.
We’ve built a new way of working in Adult Social Care, our target operating model was shaped with staff through a full diagnostic review, and the goal is simple.
- resolve more issues at first contact
- prevent problems that may arise
- delay the need for long-term care
Our strengths
Our strengths-based journey puts each person on a personalised path, focusing on what matters most to them and helping them stay independent. Our offer includes:
- prevention and early support
- sensory and equipment services
- hospital discharge pathways
- locality teams for the North and South of the borough
- providing local teams for each of the five neighbourhoods to enable seamless care with health and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE)
- specialist teams for learning disability, autism, and mental health
Our focus
Our internal provider services focus on helping people enjoy the best everyday life possible, using a truly personalised approach. We promote dignity, privacy, and informed choice, creating chances for people to grow in areas such as communication, mobility, independence and decision‑making which includes:
- support to live well - providing tailored support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, including access to supported living across eight sites and a nine‑bed respite service offering planned and emergency stays for around 60 families
- support to age well - delivering reablement, extra care and daily support for older people, those living with dementia and people with physical or learning disabilities, helping individuals regain independence, stay well at home and engage in community life
- day opportunities - offering community‑based activities for people with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs and older adults, providing structured programmes, specialist groups and inclusive opportunities to reduce isolation and build confidence
Become a Shared Lives carer
Shared Lives is looking for everyday people who want to make an extraordinary difference. As a Shared Lives carer, you welcome an adult who needs support into your home and your daily life. This might be a young adult, an older person, or someone with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health needs.
Ready to join us
Find a job in Adult Social Care on our Jobs website.