Family Support and Health Care Workers

Family Support and Health Care Workers - ZBGHD03

Company: Disability North

Salary: from £13.50 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Gateshead

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Role: Family Support and Health Care Workers

Hours: Full and part time hours available 8pm - 8am.

Hourly Rate: £13.50 per hour

Location: Gateshead

Urgent support required. We are looking for healthcare 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 healthcare worker. 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 8 years old and my Mam is looking for some excellent people to help look after me. She can then sleep as well as do all the other things that Mam'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 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 Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

For more information, please see the Job Description.

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.

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My name is Zac, I am 8 years old and my Mam is looking for some excellent people to help look after me. She can then sleep as well as do all the other things that Mam'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 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 must 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.