Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking to recruit motivated, caring, compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers.

The Apprenticeship programme offers a full time 18 months fixed term contract which in most cases leads to a permanent position with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over on date of starting and have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to enrolment.

Have a genuine interest in caring for people and be able to demonstrate this within the application.

You MUST NOT hold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.

You must not have significant Healthcare Experience

You will be required to undertake:

• Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
• Care Certificate
• BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care

Candidates must also hold English and Maths GCSE at grades 9 – 1 / A*- G or equivalent and be able to demonstrate these qualifications at interview by presenting valid certificates. With out formal proof you will not be eligible to commence the apprenticeship.

You will benefit from a comprehensive training programme with support in the workplace from the Vocational Trainers which will enhance your knowledge.

We are recruiting to a Cohort planned to start in February 2027, Therefore must be able to clear employments promptly.

Interviews will be held 30th October and the following week commencing 2nd November.

Main duties of the job

Please be aware that you could be allocated to Calderdale Royal Hospital or Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. If you have a particular preference, please notify us at interview.

• You must have the ability to work under pressure.
• You will need to possess excellent communication skills and must have a genuine interest in caring for people.
• You will be required to work in Clinical areas as a member of the team to deliver care to patients in your care.

There is an eligibility criterion for government funded apprenticeships schemes that applies and therefore applicants must be aged 18 or over and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last three years. You MUST NOT hold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be required to provide care to patients, this will be variable depending on your workplace and will include:-

• Personal cares,
• Assist with Nutritional needs,
• Monitor the Health and Well-Being of patients in your care
• Assist and support with procedures as required
• Effective communication with patients, visitors and staff

The shifts are rotational and will include Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Early shifts starting at 7am. There may be some departments which are regular Monday to Friday but these have limited availability.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.