Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Fully funded apprenticeship for any primary care worker. Also eligible for up to £1000 government incentive.

Overview:

This occupation is found in the health and care sector. Senior healthcare support workers work in a range of settings for example in a hospital, as part of a community team, in a day-case unit, birthing centre, individual’s homes, operating theatres, nursing or care homes, hospices and in general practice.

The broad purpose of the occupation is support registered healthcare professionals in the delivery of high quality and compassionate health and care services. A senior healthcare support worker will provide clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered healthcare professional.

Duration: 24 months

Level: 3

Entry Requirements: 

-Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to acieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Typical job titles include:

  • Community support worker.
  • Imaging support worker.
  • Maternity support worker.
  • Mental Health support worker.
  • Senior healthcare support worker.
  • Theatre assistant.
  • Therapy assistant.