Area: Gateshead

Hours:  As and when required to cover shifts within a 24/7 period.

Rates of Pay:  £11.44 per hour. Double time on bank holidays.

Location:  Gateshead

 

We are looking for some experienced Healthcare Workers to join our bank of Healthcare Workers to provide holiday and sickness cover.

We have a staff team who are providing 24/7 care through a Personal Health Budget within my home.

You will work in a lovely family environment providing person centred care at all times.

 

About Me

My name is Stephen, I am in my early 50’s I live with my father in our family home.

People say that I have a cheeky personality and a good sense of humour.  I am easy to get on with and although I cannot communicate with words you will get a lot of feedback from me if you sit and chat to me, give eye contact and communicate.

I have Huntington’s Disease and therefore I am reliant on support for all aspects of daily living and personal care.  The condition will change over time and therefore the tasks will change, and further training or updated training will be needed.

For further details please see the Job Description

 

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate (s) must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Experienced Paediatric Nurses – required urgently

Hours:  Full and Part time hours available

1 Post 3 x 12 hour waking night shifts

2 posts of 2 x 12 hour night shifts and

2 x 12 hour day shifts plus bank cover

Hourly Rate:  £30.00 per hour

Responsible to: Personal Health Budget Employer

Location:  Gateshead

Urgent support required. A unique opportunity has arisen for registered paediatric nurses to work into a package of support for a young boy.

We are looking for confident and competent experienced Registered Paediatric Nurses who can work in a community setting with a background in Critical Care/ICU. Experience of working with complex clinical care, Community care would be an advantage.

The support is funded via a Personal Health budget and you will provide nursing care and support within a busy family home and in the community.

Zac has a rare cardiac condition and needs round the clock care and support. There must be a nurse on shift all the time and you will be supported by a health care assistant.

You will provide one on one care and support as well as working as part of a wider team. Your support will really make a difference and enable Zac’s independence. You can find out more about this gorgeous young boy in the job description.

 

Essential Requirements:

Experience:

A minimum of 1 years’ experience and ability to work with and practice the following:

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilation care
• Enteral tube feeding
• Oral suction / trache suction
• Medication Administration and Pain Management
• Suction Machine
• Nebuliser
• Saturation monitoring

You will need to;

• Be a Registered Nurse with full awareness and understanding of NMC code of professional conduct
• Have a Valid PIN / DBS

Benefits:

• £30.00 per hour rate
• Part Time or Full Time – 12-hour shifts (days and nights available)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employer Pension Contribution
• COVID-19 considerations:
  All nurse are required to wear PPE in line with government guidance

Experience:

• paediatric nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Please see the Job Description for more information

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.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Job Role:  Family Support and Health Care Workers

Hours:  Full and part time hours available

Positions available:

1 post of 3 nights per week

2 posts x 2 nights per week

2 x 12 hour day shifts available per week plus holiday and sickness cover

Hourly Rate:  £13.50 per hour

Responsible to: Direct Payment employer

Location:  Gateshead

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 a Nurse or another experienced support worker.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop as a health care worker with support from a nurse always working with you. You will also be providing this gorgeous family with much needed support within the home. It really will make a difference to them.

 

About Zac

My name is Zac, I am 7 years old and my mum is looking for some excellent people to help look after me.  She can then sleep as well as do all the other things that mum’s need to do.

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 mum’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 must of all I love being outside, you will need to think of lots of activities to keep me interested and help my development.  The best bit of the job is that I enjoy lots of cuddles!

Preferable: Have a recognised, accredited care qualification with children

Preferable: Have experience of tracheostomy care

Please see the Job Description for more information

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.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.