Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.

Overview of Role:  

Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties?like monitoring an individual’s conditions (by checking things like blood pressure, temperature or weight), checking on their overall progress, comfort and wellbeing. 

Depending on where you work, you may also help them to eat, drink, wash, dress or go to the toilet. ?You will prepare individuals for healthcare activities carried out by other members of the healthcare team, looking after them before, during and/or after those activities in line with their care plan.

You will be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will always act within the limits of your competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure. You will work within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in your workplace including the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. 

For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil this role, please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/healthcare-support-worker/ 

Entry Requirements:  

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements. 

Duration:  

The apprenticeship will typically take between 12 and 18 months to complete. 

If you have an employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice, please provide us with those details so we can contact them.

If you don’t have an employer, all of our current vacancies are available to see and apply for on The College website and on Isle of Wight Jobs. In the meantime, someone from the apprenticeship team will contact you with information on the next steps.

Delivery:  

Apprentices will complete work-based learning and will be paid a wage, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. In-house training will be provided by the employer with an Assessor visiting and supporting in the work place. Further training will be provided at the Isle of Wight College, depending on the needs of the learner and the employer. This method of delivery allows for a flexible approach which is tailored to each apprenticeship.  

Assessment:  

The apprenticeship will end with an End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours each apprentice has developed. Employers will decide when the apprentice is ready to be assessed. 

The End Point Assessment consists of:  

• A multiple choice test  
• An observation of practice  
• An evidence portfolio with interview  

Career Progression:  

The Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship is part of?a set of standards designed to create a clear career pathway in?healthcare. After this training, Apprentices should be fully?equipped for the demanding role of Healthcare Support Worker.?They will learn how to treat people with dignity and respect,?show empathy, develop the confidence to challenge any areas?of concern and work consistently to best practice standards. 

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.