Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is offering a 21-month apprenticeship for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in North Shields. This role involves delivering compassionate clinical care while working towards a Level 3 qualification. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and experience in health or social care is desirable. Benefits include a Band 2 equivalent salary and fully funded apprenticeship training.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship

NHS pension and staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above required.
• Experience in health or social care preferred.
• Care Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and clinical care to patients under supervision.
• Support patients with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and wellbeing.
• Take and record patient observations.
• Promote patient dignity and safety.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Healthcare support

Mobility support

Nutritional support

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Care Certificate

Job description

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you want to start or progress a career in healthcare while earning and learning? Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 21-month apprenticeship opportunity to become a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. You'll gain real-world experience delivering compassionate care in clinical settings, while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

This is a structured development role ideal for people passionate about helping others and growing within the NHS. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information.

To apply, you must include the following in your personal supporting statement:

• Why you're interested in a healthcare apprenticeship
• What qualities make you a good fit for this role
• How your values align with NHS principles
• What experience you have to suit this role

Please ensure to include all relevant qualifications relating to healthcare are included within your application. Failure to do so, in the event of a successful interview may result in the offer being withdrawn.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver personal and clinical care to patients under supervision
• Support with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and emotional wellbeing
• Take and record patient observations (e.g., temperature, pulse)
• Promote patient dignity, safety, infection control, and privacy
• Undertake learning and assessments toward your Level 3 qualification
• Contribute positively to a supportive, inclusive team environment

About us: We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.

We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us.

Essential requirements:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Maths
• Experience in health or social care (paid or voluntary)

Desirable requirements:

• Care Certificate – obtained within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
• Experience in health or social care (paid or voluntary)
• A Levels

What We Offer:

• Band 2 equivalent salary of: £24,465 per annum (pro rata)
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Fully funded Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship including a Level 3 Diploma in healthcare support
• Regular study time, on-the-job mentoring, and apprenticeship support
• NHS pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing services
• Clear pathways for progression upon completion

Interviews & assessments: 18.11.25. Expected start date: 16.02.26.