Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice

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The closing date is 08 February 2026

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.

You
MUST NOT hold 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 these qualifications 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 April 2025, Therfore must be able to clear employments promptly.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th February.

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. You
MUST NOT hold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

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 re may be some departments which are regular Monday to Friday but these have limited availability.

• 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

• 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
• Demonstrates good English Skills in Application

• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust