Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers for an 18‑month fixed term contract. The role is based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary or Calderdale Royal Hospital, with potential to be allocated between sites.

Applicants must be 18+, have UK residency for 3 years, and not hold a health-related degree. The apprenticeship includes Care Certificate and BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care, with a structured in-work training program and potential

Qualifications

• English GCSE grade 9–1 / A*-G (or equivalent)
• Must NOT hold a Level 4 qualification or above in a health-related subject
• Committed to complete Healthcare Support Worker Intermediate Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients
• Assist with nutritional needs
• Monitor health and wellbeing of patients
• Support procedures as required
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff

Skills

Communication skills

Caring/compassionate

Teamwork

English GCSE proof

Education

English GCSE

Maths GCSE

No health degree above Level 3

Job description

Main area Apprenticeships Grade Apprenticeship Contract Apprenticeship: 18 months Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-GEN1481

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital Town Huddersfield and Halifax Salary £18,954 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/10/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

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.

YouMUST NOThold 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:

• 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 thesequalifications 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. YouMUST NOT hold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.

Working for our organisation

CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care — caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients — and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.

CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

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.

Person specification

Knowledge, experience & expertise

• Demonstrate a commitment to working in the caring profession
• Must have less than 12 months’ experience in a care setting
• A desire to make a difference to patient’s lives
• Evidence of kindness and compassion or caring on a personal or professional basis demonstrated within application
• Understand the importance of record keeping including the use of electronic systems such as nerve centre
• Demonstrates good English Skills in Application

Qualifications & Training

• English GCSE grade 9 – 1 / A*-G (or equivalent academic qualifications
• Must NOT hold a Level 4 Qualification or above in a health-related subject
• Committed to complete the Healthcare Support Worker Intermediate Apprenticeship

Communication & Relationships

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to work under direction
• MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £46.40, Standard £25.40 or Basic £25.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £15 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities for people from all backgrounds across a wide age range from our local communities, ensuring our volunteers are representative of our service users.