# Health Care Assistant Apprentice

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Little Bromwich Centre
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare assistant
- **Salary:** £15,600 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Apprenticeship: 12 months (12 month Training Contract, Learning provider: Performance Through People)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30T09:21:06.273Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Health_Care_Assistant_Apprentice/Health_Care_Assistant_Apprentice-v8332105
- **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Exciting opportunity — start your career in healthcare with us as a Health Care Assistant Apprentice!

Step into a role where every day makes a difference. We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join our team across our medium secure sites: Reaside Clinic and The Tamarind Centre.

The Health Care Assistant Apprentice is an entry-level role designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to gain practical experience and recognised qualifications while working within a healthcare environment. The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care to service users under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the apprentice will assist with day-to-day care and support activities, promote recovery and independence, and contribute to maintaining a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment. The role provides exposure to a range of healthcare settings and enables the apprentice to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver effective care and support.

Alongside their employment, the apprentice will undertake a Level 2 Adult Care qualification, receiving structured learning and workplace support to build competence and confidence in the role. This apprenticeship offers a valuable pathway into a healthcare career, with opportunities for future development within health and social care services.

### Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant Apprentice will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care to service users in a variety of healthcare settings. Under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals, the post holder will support the delivery of safe and effective care, promoting recovery, independence, dignity and wellbeing.

The apprentice will assist service users with activities of daily living, support engagement in therapeutic and recovery-focused activities, observe and report changes in service users' mental, physical and emotional health, and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment. The post holder will undertake duties appropriate to their level of training and competence, working in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge And Experience

**Essential**

- Understanding of the importance of delivering person-centred care.
- Basic awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages word/ excel/outlook

### Training & Qualifications

**Essential**

- Maths and English GCSE at a grade 4-9 if under the age of 19 (Applicants must be 18 and over)
- Willingness to learn and complete Level 2 in Adult Care

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10655208)
- [person specification (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10655209)
- [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415)
- [recruitment fraud and fees notice (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3094)
- [artificial intelligence (ai) statement (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3095)
- [recruitment equality, diversity and inclusion statement (pdf, 288.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3096)

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