Apprentice Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is offering Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeships. You will receive full training and work alongside experienced staff to gain practical skills while contributing to patient care.

Eligibility includes being at least 17 years 9 months, good numeracy and literacy, excellent communication, and a caring, compassionate disposition. Training includes induction, Level 2 qualification within 2 years, and all training paid.

Qualifications

• Be at least 17 years and 9 months of age or over at the expected commencement date.
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate disposition and the commitment to work in a challenging but rewarding health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Assist patients with personal care needs, meals and drinks throughout the day.
• Carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Compassionate

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of duties.

• Be at least 17 years and 9 months of age or over at the expected commencement date
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate disposition and the commitment to work in a challenging but rewarding health care environment

As an apprentice, you can expect from us: Full training by:

• Working alongside experienced staff to support you and help gain the practical skills you need
• Learning job-specific skills
• Achieving the "All Wales NHS HCA Induction within 3 months of commencement
• Achieving a Level 2 vocational qualification as a Health Care Assistant within 2 years of commencement
• All of your training will be paid for in full
• A great experience of working as part of a team, making a real difference

Eligibility criteria for Government Funded Apprenticeships Schemes (Applicable to this post)

• Individuals who already hold a degree are not eligible to undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Applicants must not already hold a Level 2 qualification in the Healthcare, The role involves assisting trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect is maintained throughout. Assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, assisting with meals and drinks throughout the day. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player. Staff will be supported to complete mandatory training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.