Shared Lives Carer

Barnsley Council; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Shared Lives is looking for caring individuals in the Barnsley area to provide care, support and accommodation in a family-based setting.

Carers are self-employed and paid an allowance for the support provided. A DBS check is required, and overseas checks may apply for candidates who have lived abroad. Flexible, person-centred approaches are valued to help vulnerable adults live a full life with a caring family.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, either in a professional or personal capacity, can be flexible and have a person centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, support and accommodation in a family-based setting.
• Work with Shared Lives team to deliver safe, person-centred support.
• Be available on a full-time, respite, day care or sessional basis as needed.

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.

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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.

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.