Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives

We're recruiting - could you be our next Shared Lives Area Coordinator?

Following a recent internal promotion within our Shared Lives team, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Area Coordinator to join us.

Based across Dudley, Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country, this rewarding role offers the chance to work alongside our incredible Shared Lives carers, supporting people to live more independent, connected and fulfilling lives within their communities.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with a good understanding of Wolverhampton, its communities, local networks and support services, who can help us continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the area.

You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships, supporting carers, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred Shared Lives arrangements that make a real difference every day.

If you're values-driven, passionate about community-based support, and committed to helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Dudley, Wolverhampton & the Black Country

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📢 We're On The Move!

Please note that our office has temporarily relocated while we search for a new permanent office location that best meets the needs of the people we support and our team.

Don't worry, it's business as usual, and our team remains available to support you.

📍 Temporary Address: 4 Norton Road, Stourbridge, DY82AE

We will continue to keep you updated on our plans and will share details as soon as a suitable permanent location has been identified.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you at our temporary location! 😊

We're recruiting - could you be our next Shared Lives Area Coordinator?

Following a recent internal promotion within our Shared Lives team, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Area Coordinator to join us.

Based across Dudley, Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country, this rewarding role offers the chance to work alongside our incredible Shared Lives carers, supporting people to live more independent, connected and fulfilling lives within their communities.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with a good understanding of Wolverhampton, its communities, local networks and support services, who can help us continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the area.

You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships, supporting carers, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred Shared Lives arrangements that make a real difference every day.

If you're values-driven, passionate about community-based support, and committed to helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Dudley, Wolverhampton & the Black Country
🔗 Apply now: https://camphillvillagetrust.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4269969?cid=3209&t=Shared-Lives-Area-Coordinator

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We are delighted to continue our partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council. We look forward to working closely with colleagues across commissioning and adult social care to further raise awareness of Shared Lives and ensure it becomes an even more established and valued part of the city’s support offer for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs.

Shared Lives Plus Community

Camphill Village Trust has been awarded the contract to continue delivering the Shared Lives service in Wolverhampton on behalf of the council.

Shared Lives is a unique form of social care for adults and young people aged 16 and over needing care and support. Individuals are carefully matched with trained Shared Lives carers who welcome them into their own homes, providing personalised support that promotes independence, wellbeing and inclusion, and supporting them to develop meaningful relationships.

Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adults, said: "Shared Lives enables people to maximise their independence, access community opportunities, and live as ordinary and fulfilling a life as possible.

"We want to be able to support more people through Shared Lives and maximise the potential of this highly successful model, and this new contract includes plans to significantly increase the number of people benefiting from the service over the coming years."

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Shared Lives Myth Busting

Post: ❌ Myth: You need special qualifications to be a Shared Lives Carer
✅ Fact: You need the right values, space, and a willingness to share your life 💛

❌ Myth: You have to do it full time
✅ Fact: There are flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle

❌ Myth: You have to do it alone
✅ Fact: You receive training and ongoing support from your scheme

Shared Lives is care worth talking about — real relationships, real impact.

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💛 A Shared Lives Story Worth Reading

We had a great Shared Lives week this year - take a moment to read all about it and see the positive impact Shared Lives has on both the people supported and their carers.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/news/2026/shared-lives-week-2026-a-celebration-of-belonging-inclusion-and-community/

Shared Lives Week • Camphill Village Trust A Celebration of Belonging, Inclusion and Community by Reena Kaypee. Shared Lives Week 2026, held from 15th to 19th June, was a vibrant and heart‑warming celebration of everything that makes Camphill Village Trust Shared Lives so special. The week brought together carers, people who use the servic...

Could you make a difference?

You don't need previous care experience to become a Shared Lives Carer.

We are looking for people who are:
✔ Caring
✔ Patient
✔ Reliable
✔ Compassionate
✔ Good listeners
If these qualities describe you, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Contact us for an informal conversation.

Did you know?

Shared Lives is a unique form of care and support where adults who need support share family and community life with a carefully matched Shared Lives Carer.
It's not residential care – it's about relationships, independence and belonging.

Learn more about becoming a Shared Lives Carer today - https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/our-locations/shared-lives-west-midlands/

✅ Message us for more information.