Apprentice Health Care Support Worker - Bersham Ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales invites applicants to join a Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeship. You will train on the job with experienced staff, develop practical caring skills and gain a Level 2 Health Care Assistant qualification within two years.

Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply. All training is paid, and you will work as part of a team delivering compassionate patient care while you complete essential mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake and achieve the Level 2 Clinical Healthcare Apprenticeship Framework.
• Welsh language ability is desirable and English is welcome in any case.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained staff to deliver patient care with dignity and respect.
• Learn and develop practical skills through on‑the‑job training and classroom sessions.
• Support cleaning, bed space prep and equipment cleaning as part of ward duties.

Skills

Good communication

Caring and compassionate

Organisational skills

Technology use

Education

Maths and English GCSE C or above or equivalent

Willing to undertake Level 2 Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Job description

Job Overview

Do you want to start a career in nursing?

Take your first step into a career in healthcare with an exciting opportunity at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, working in partnership with a college of further education. The apprenticeship offers a supportive pathway into nursing, helping you gain valuable experience to launch your career.

We expect you to:

• 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

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of duties. Understand the role and willingness to learn and develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills. 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Maths and English GSCE grade C or above or equivalent
• Willing to undertake and achieve the L2 Clinical Healthcare Apprenticeship Framework

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach. Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently. Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft office, email, TEAMS etc. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.