Health Care Assistant Apprentice | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Health Care Assistant Apprentice to start your career in healthcare. You will support compassionate, person-centred care under supervision while gaining a Level 2 Adult Care qualification.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with daily living activities, support recovery-focused activities, observe changes in health, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment as you learn and develop.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with practical learning in healthcare.
• Gaining a recognised Level 2 Adult Care qualification.
• Working under supervision within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for service users.
• Support engagement in therapeutic and recovery-focused activities.
• Observe and report changes in service users' health and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment in collaboration with the team.

Education

Level 2 Adult Care

Job description

Health Care Assistant Apprentice | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

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

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This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust