Nursery Nurse/Child Practioner, Durham, County Durham

Job description

Are you currently working with children and looking for a new role?

Are you passionate about enhancing a child or young person’s everyday life?

Would you like to progress your career by working with children who require complex clinical care?

We are seeking individuals who have a sincere passion for working with children and young people to assist our young service users with complex clinical care requirements.

We offer comprehensive training allowing you to enhance your experience of working with children by working in a more clinical role. Training can include but is not limited to;

• Tracheostomy Care
• Ventilation management
• Personal Care
• Moving & Handling
• Gastrostomy Care (PEG feed)

By working with us you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a young girl in Durham.

Our service user is an active and cheerful young girl who enjoys interacting with those around her. She actively participates in everyday activities both within and outside of school and is thriving academically. She is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse/Child Practitioner to support her within her educational setting and at home on a 1:1 basis.

Your role extends beyond providing essential care; you’ll also play a crucial role in managing her clinical interventions and supporting her learning and development.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.

Pay Rates:

• £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
• Approx. £84.00 - £102.00 (per 6-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

• Part Time Days
• 2-3 shifts per week
• Monday to Friday - 9am-3pm (Term Time)
• Monday to Friday - 4pm – 8pm (None-Term Time)
• Saturday & Sundays - 9 Hour shifts (Times TBC)

Please note, our service users family have specifically requested female staff for their team.

Essential Experience:

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling

Due to the nature of our vacancies, service users have the right to request either female or male staff.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.