Shared Lives Officer

About us:

Barnsley Council is an ambitious Council that places the customer at the heart of all that we do. We endeavour to provide excellent services and work continually to improve practices to ensure we meet the needs of our customers and the aims of our vision to make Barnsley – the place of possibilities.

Position Overview:

An opportunity has opened up within Barnsley Shared Lives for a permanent role as a Shared Lives Officer.

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and aspirational practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, understand the requirements of a CQC Regulated Service and have experience of working with vulnerable adults. The preferred candidate should demonstrate knowledge of Shared Lives, be able to meet the demands of a fast-paced working environment and should understand the ethos of supporting the delivery of high-quality support within a regulated service. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our customers, they are at the centre of all we do and our practices are underpinned by a strength based approach to person centred support.

Why it’s great to work in Barnsley:

• A highly competitive salary up to £37,035 p.a.
• High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development
• Flexible working
• A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels
• Good IT support and equipment
• A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme
• Employee Benefits Employee rewards and benefits

If you would like to speak with a Team Manager about the vacancies, please contact:

· Lee Hardman on leehardman@barnsley.gov.uk

· Shelley Hodgkiss on shelleyhodgkiss@barnsley.gov.uk