Barnsley Council
Shared Lives Carer
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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-centered approach. Shared Lives Carers are highly trained and receive regular support from the Shared Lives team.
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Shared Lives Carers are self-employed and paid an allowance for the support they provide.
If you are interested and wish to know more about the process of becoming a Barnsley Shared Lives carer, please call us on for an information pack and/or informal discussion.
Or email: you can also find us on YouTube by searching Barnsley Shared Lives.
For further information and application details, click on the link below: 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 that 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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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.
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