Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Apprenticeship - Level 3
- Start:
- Throughout the year
- Duration:
- 155 weeks
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 3
Apprenticeship Details
The apprenticeship is an occupational qualification for learners who work in Healthcare Support roles, in the following areas of healthcare provision:
- Adult Nursing
- Maternity Support
- Theatre Support
- Children and Young People
- Mental Health
- Allied Health Profession Therapy Support
- Dietetics
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Podiatry Support
- Prosthetics/Orthotic Support
This qualification consists of mandatory units covering knowledge and skills competencies with optional specialisms which can be are combined in flexible ways to reflect the real working context of different learners. The mandatory unit content covers person centred approaches, communication, personal development, values and behaviours, prevention and control of infection, handling information, mental health and wellbeing; responsibilities of the role, safeguarding, health and safety; equality and diversity; and study skills.
The optional units are designed to meet the requirements of a range of healthcare services • Clinical Care • Health Navigation • Care of Older People • Learning Disability Support • Community Support • Maternity Support
- Aged 16+
- You must demonstrate Maths and English skills at Level 1 or above in your initial Maths and English assessment.
- Working in a health setting.
Please note: To gain access to this course you will need to go through a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have criminal convictions or cautions, please do not be put off from applying for the course. Your acceptance on to the course will depend on the nature of any convictions and will be at the discretion of the College and your placement provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some questions that we are often asked:
Most apprenticeships take between 12 - 18 months to complete.
Yes, you will be paid by your employer for the duration of your apprenticeship. You will be paid at least the government’s minimum wage rate for apprentices, £3.70. A lot of employers pay their apprentices a higher hourly wage than the minimum rate.
This is ultimately up to your employers, but more than 90% of apprentices stay in employment after their course ends.
We work with lots of employers to provide apprentice positions. Check out our live vacancies section above or call 0151 353 4444 to chat to our team.
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