Children’s Health Care Worker
Available in Merseyside, Greater Manchester or Lancashire
Become part of the magic for a family in need!
Summary
“An extremely caring and brilliant charity the support and help they provide is just fantastic. The staff and management team cannot do enough for everyone. Such an amazing little organisation which is really helpful for parents and carers that are struggling with children with disabilities”
We are seeking dedicated, fun individuals to join our specialised care team. Delivering complex health care and respite to families across the Merseyside region.
Position Type
Part Time
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£12.00 Per Hour
Job Description
We are looking for empathetic, dedicated Children’s Complex Health Care Staff who are able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week to support children in the community to allow their parent a well-earned rest.
Core Hours: Must be available
06:00 – 09:00 : Mornings
15:30 – 22:00 : Evenings
Weekends 1 in 3 min
Additional Hours Available
School 1:1 – 08:00 – 16:00
20:00 – 08:00 : Waking Nights
Weekends and school holidays extra hours.
We promise to give you state of the art training to meet the needs of the children you will care for and to promote your confidence and build your essential skills. With ongoing mentorship, supervision and training.
What will you be asked to do?
- Complete and pass the initial 4 day induction training (Tuesday – Friday in Bolton, 09:00 – 17:30)
- Complete online and further cassroom training as required
- Attend family homes across the region via own car.
- Professional carers will provide play, support and care to children aged 0-19 who have a complex health issues which include a feeding issue or a cardiac condition. This will include changing nappies or carrying out toileting / personal care routines, possible medication administration and tube feed and other clinical skills – don’t worry full training is given.
- Expense claims paid for travel between visits.
If you are interested in helping to reduce the loneliness and isolation for a parent, by offering them your support, get in touch today!
You must be able to confirm the following;
- hold a driving license,
- have a car
- have business use on your policy by your start date. Evidence of this, along with MOT and Tax details will also be required, due to the nature of the job.
- able to provide an Enhanced DBS and confirm it is on the update system before commencing employment with us. (We can provide this)
- Be able to work within our core hours
Please go to our website Lagans Foundation and our social media for more details.
Salary: From £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Ongoing Intensive High quality Training
- Being part of a unique charity care team
- Hospital Saturday Cash Plan to help with Optical and Dentistry costs amongst other health care needs for you and your family.
- 8% Pension Scheme
- Supervision and Observation