Get started as a PSS Shared Lives ambassador
PSS Shared Lives is a different way of supporting people. Instead of using traditional care services, people are carefully matched with an approved Shared Lives carer who shares their home, family and community life, it’s a bit like fostering, but for adults. Support is built around the person and can include living in a carers home, going for a short break, or day support with the aim of helping someone to become more independent. It’s all about relationships, belonging and helping people live the life they choose.
What will our ambassadors do?
This is a really low commitment role, as a Shared Lives ambassador, you’ll help more people discover what Shared Lives is and how it can change lives.
We’d love you to use your networks, knowledge and experience to raise awareness of Shared Lives and share the benefits with the people you meet. Whether you’re talking to colleagues, professionals, community groups or local organisations, every conversation helps more people learn about Shared Lives and how it could benefit them or someone they know.
There are no targets or formal commitments. We simply ask you to share information about Shared Lives when opportunities come along and let us know if there’s an event, meeting or community activity where we could help raise awareness.
As an ambassador, you’ll receive regular updates, invitations to online drop-in sessions, and opportunities to get involved in events, workshops and campaigns throughout the year. Together, we can help more people discover Shared Lives and grow a stronger, more connected community across our local and national Shared Lives networks.
