Shared Lives Carer

Barnsley Council; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Shared Lives in Barnsley invites experienced carers to join a family‑based model of support for vulnerable adults and young people. You will provide care, support and accommodation with flexible hours including full‑time, respite, day care or sessional roles.

Carers are self‑employed and paid an allowance. A Enhanced DBS check is required. If you have lived overseas in the last five years you will need an overseas criminal records check.

Job description

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.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

We are looking to recruit carers in the Barnsley area who can provide care, support and accommodation.

This support could be either on a full time or respite basis, day care or sessional, supporting individuals to live a full and meaningful life with you and your family.

Shared Lives carers would require experience in care, either in a professional or personal capacity, can be flexible and have a person centred approach. Shared Lives Carers are highly trained and receive regular support from the Shared Lives team.

Shared Lives Cares are self-employed and paid an allowance for the support they provide.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check. If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in.

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If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check 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.