Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

This is a development role for candidates with Level 2 Functional Skills (maths & English) who wish to begin an apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 qualification in Senior Healthcare Support.

As an Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be a core member of the team, delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners. You will help provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan, while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting patients with comfort and mobility.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
• Supporting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Serving meals and assisting with feeding.
• Documenting care provided to a high standard.

Once progressed to a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3), you will perform clinical duties with minimal supervision, such as:

• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Oxygen saturation levels.
• Body temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Glucose monitoring.
• Collecting and testing urine, faecal, and wound swab samples.

Training and Qualifications:

• This apprenticeship leads to a Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3).
• You will also achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare.
• Support will be provided to obtain your Care Certificate (if not previously completed).
• Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English will be obtained if applicable.
• Training will take place at the hospital site, with one day per month allocated for off-the-job training at the Learning and Research Centre.

Entry Requirements:

• GCSE Maths & English (grade 4) - essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Health & Social Care (grade Pass) - desired.
• Experience in a care role is advantageous but not essential.

What Happens Next:

• This role supports new-to-care candidates in developing into a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.
• Upon successful completion, you may progress to higher-level apprenticeship opportunities, such as the Student Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.