Live-In Community Worker
Employer: L’Arche
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Industry: Health and Care
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker
Job Description
Considering how to use your gap year before university? Just graduated and unsure what’s next? Contemplating a career break? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then sharing your life in L’Arche alongside people who have a learning disability might be for you.
It’s a chance to do something meaningful and impactful while gaining life skills and broadening your outlook on the world.
As a Live-In Community Worker, you will:
- Live in a L’Arche house as part of one of our 11 UK communities.
- Build relationships of mutuality, community, and spirituality.
- Support people with learning disabilities to live independently within a network of friendships.
- Assist L’Arche employees providing care and support where needed.
Living in a L’Arche Community is an intense and rewarding experience. It combines routine with the unexpected, requiring a deep commitment.
You will receive:
- Full board and lodging
- Monthly allowance
- A unique opportunity to live in an inclusive community while gaining insight into the UK’s social care sector.
This role helps you develop lifelong friendships and a community that stays with you.
Who Can Apply?
- No prior social care experience required – we provide training.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Friendly, empathetic, curious, and committed individuals are encouraged to apply.
- International applicants are welcome – L’Arche is recognised by UKVI and has a long tradition of welcoming international members.
At L’Arche, we value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants to write cover letters in their own words, not AI-generated responses.
Application Process
- Review the role description and CV guidance provided by L’Arche.
- Prepare a cover letter explaining why you want to join the community (in your own words).
- Submit your CV and cover letter via the L’Arche careers page.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview (virtual or in-person).
About L’Arche
L’Arche is a global movement of communities where people with and without learning disabilities share life together. Our aim is to create inclusive, supportive, and meaningful communities.
