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WT: Ann's story

"There was a sea of yellow everywhere – it was a very happy day."
WT: James's story

"Walking Together is a great opportunity to learn about our movement and see how it feels."
WT: Phil and Phil's story

"It made us feel proud of who we were and what we were doing. It was a good feeling."
Graphic Designer

This is a Manchester-based, full-time position with a salary of £23,208 per annum. The role involves working for both L'arche UK and International.

Live-In Assistants at L'Arche

Life as a live-in assistant at L'Arche is so much more than a care role. It's an experience that will shape you through life in an intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Apply today and start your journey of a lifetime.
L'Arche in the UK

Each of the 11 Communities celebrate people with learning disability and foster circles of support around them, focusing on building relationships and creating a culture of belonging.
Live-in assistants

L'Arche live-in assistants live and work in our Communities with and alongside people with learning disabilities. They provide them care and support. Apply here.
International Applicants

The Youth Mobility Scheme is an option to consider for anyone who wishes to travel to the UK to work for L'Arche. If you are not eligible for this visa, you can apply for the Tier 5 Temporary Charity Worker visa. Read here for more information and to find out if you're eligible.
Statement from L'Arche, following the verdict at the inquest into the death of Joe Ulleri

Speaking outside the Coroner’s Court in Manchester, Kevin Coogan, Community Leader of L’Arche Manchester, read out the following statement on behalf of L’Arche.
Applicants from the UK
Live-In Assistants in L'Arche

Life as a live-in assistant at L'Arche is so much more than a care role. It's an experience that will shape you through life in an intentional community of people with and without learning disabilities. Apply today and start your journey of a lifetime.
Diary of a new assistant: Monika

Monika joined L'Arche Edinburgh in June, during the first Scottish lockdown. Here, she journals her first few months as a new assistant in community.
Supported living

While some individuals wish to live in a home with other people, others prefer to be supported to live independently. At L’Arche we help people to choose a way of life that feels right for them, and for their families.
Shared living

Across our eleven Communities in the UK we offer a range of high quality, person-centred residential support to more than two hundred individuals with learning disabilities.