Key mandatory training:

• ‘Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults’
• ‘Children First/Child Protection’

Bespoke training

to respond to the specific needs of the person availing of the service:

(Examples)

• First Aid
• Epilepsy
• Medication Administration
• Risk Planning
• Guidance on supporting positive behavioral approaches
• Understanding Autism
• PEG feeding

FINANCIAL ALLOWANCES

• Home Sharers receive an allowance that is based on the type and frequency of support. This aims to cover expenses incurred. It is non-taxable.
• Home Sharers are not paid employees/staff.
• The fundamental ethos of Home Sharing is to establish and build friendships with care and support, rather than carrying out a paid staff role.