a different way of working 

Our support workers/carers come from all walks of life and share the desire to work creatively and with compassion to support people to improve aspects of their lives and flourish in whatever they wish to do. 

Our approach is all about building long term relationships based on mutual interests and a shared sense of humour and an understanding of the brilliance of learning about the uniqueness of us all. 

Shared Lives Shetland offers a few hours a week (day sessions) and overnight stays (sleepovers) you could do one or the other or both! 

This is a self-employed opportunity which has an agreed fee structure. 

Sharing your interests and your home and community 

Is nature your thing? or Art, gardening, cooking, music and dancing or is woodwork your passion? 

 Perhaps you have a garden or hen run, a tool shed, a poly tunnel, nearby beach or drum kit?  

Or do you have space to bake, a comfy chair for knitting and reminiscing?

Sharing walks, joining classes together at the leisure centre, going to local events and getting involved in local volunteering and activities are all part of the matched and sharing of community activities.

Other people will favour the quieter environments of story telling , photography, cooking and crafts.

Being around your pets maybe the best part of someones day.

This is a highly personalised, rewarding and satisfying way to work.  Where you know and feel you are doing the right thing.

Having the autonomy alongside the support of a dedicated team. 

Its not for everyone but it might be for for you ? 

Interested to find out more ? 

contact the Shared Lives Shetland  team on  - 07385965200 or 01595745093 

email - sharedlives@shetland.org