Shared Lives Officer

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:

We are excited to be recruiting to a permanent Shared Lives Officer role here in Barnsley.

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and aspirational practitioner to join our Shared Lives team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, understand the requirements of a CQC Regulated Service and have experience of working with adults with additional needs. The preferred candidate should demonstrate knowledge of Shared Lives, will 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 within a strong and supportive team culture.

In your role you will:

• Supervise and manage a carer caseload including any specific action plans that may require additional support ensuring compliance with the Carer Handbook and identified policies and procedures

• Complete / develop Support Plans incorporating risk assessments where necessary to safeguard service users, carers and the Shared Lives Service

• Support any operational issues that arise as part of your caseload with a responsive, person-centred approach

How do we sum up Barnsley Council?

Well, we’re a double awardwinning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities.

This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local

Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).

Our excellent Shared Lives Service is a key part of our Council to deliver the very best service to our customers.

It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team

Why it’s great to work in Barnsley:

• A highly competitive salary up to £38,220 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 programmes

• Employee Benefits Employee rewards and benefits

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

• Lee Hardman onleehardman@barnsley.gov.uk
• Shelley Hodgkiss onshelleyhodgkiss@barnsley.gov.uk