At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 24/7 care and support for an 8-year-old boy with a rare cardiac condition.
- Company: Join a dedicated team supporting a family in Gateshead with urgent health care needs.
- Benefits: Hourly rate of £13.50 and full training provided for the right candidate.
- Other info: An enhanced DBS check will be required, paid for by the employer.
- Why this job: Make a significant difference in a young boy's life while developing your health care skills.
- Qualifications: Preferably have a recognised care qualification and experience in tracheostomy care.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Urgent support required. We are looking for Health care workers to support a young boy called Zac. Zac has a rare cardiac condition and requires 24/7 care and support. You will be always supported by an experienced support worker. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop as a health care worker. You will also be providing this family with much needed support within the home. It really will make a difference to them.
About Zac: My name is Zac, I am 8 years old and my Mam is looking for some excellent people to help look after me. I have 4 siblings and our house is a very busy and fun house. It is essential you have a sense of humour. Due to my medical needs, I need a lot of support both during the day and during the night. There are a number of responsibilities that you will have when supporting me. My care and emergency plan will go into more detail about my needs and full training will be given. You will work under my mam’s direction to meet my needs and will be accountable to her in all aspects of your work. I like to be active, I enjoy playing with my toys, music, singing, watching cartoons but most of all I love being outside; you will need to think of lots of activities to keep me interested and help my development.
Preferable:
- Have a recognised, accredited care qualification with children
- Experience of tracheostomy care
- Training can be given to the right person
- An enhanced DBS will be required for this role (paid for by the employer)
Closing date: Support is needed immediately, and this post will close once positions have been filled.
Work Eligibility: At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Family Support and Health Care Workers – ZBGHD03 in Gateshead employer: £14.50 per hour
This role is based in Gateshead, where you will support a lively family with a young boy named Zac. The team values humour and creativity in providing care, ensuring a supportive environment for both the family and workers.
