Shared Lives Carer

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 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. 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 e-mail: you can also find us on you tube 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, 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 please email 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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