Shared Lives Carer

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular support from Shared Lives team

Self-employed allowance for support

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking Shared Lives Carers to provide vital support and accommodation to vulnerable adults and young people. This role offers flexibility, allowing support to be either full-time or respite based, enabling individuals to lead meaningful lives.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. Applicants must have relevant care experience and a commitment to the welfare of vulnerable groups. Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, either professionally or in a personal capacity.
• Flexibility, reliability and a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support and accommodation to vulnerable adults and young people.
• Adapt daily routines to meet the person-centred needs of the residents.
• Work within the Shared Lives framework, following the policies and procedures established by the Shared Lives team.

Skills

Experience in care

Flexibility

Reliability

Person-centred approach

Job description

Overview

Barnsley Shared Lives is a family based model of support where Shared Lives carers open up their own home and family life to support vulnerable adults and young people. The service is regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. We are looking to recruit carers in the Barnsley area who can provide care, support, and accommodation. This support can be full time or respite based, day care or sessional, helping individuals to live a full and meaningful life with you and your family.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support and accommodation to vulnerable adults and young people.
• Adapt daily routines to meet the person‑centred needs of the residents.
• Work within the Shared Lives framework, following the policies and procedures established by the Shared Lives team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, either professionally or in a personal capacity.
• Flexibility, reliability and a person‑centred approach.

Benefits

Shared Lives Carers are highly trained and receive regular support from the Shared Lives team. Carers are self‑employed and receive an allowance for the support they provide.

DBS Requirements

This post requires an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country or countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty obtaining such a check, please email [e-mail].

Safeguarding Commitment

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application Information

If you are interested and wish to know more about the process of becoming a Barnsley Shared Lives carer, please call us on 01226 775023 for an information pack and/or informal discussion, or e‑mail [e-mail]. Further information and application details are available on www.barnsley.gov.uk/sharedlives.