Health and social care foundation apprenticeship

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

8 mo

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Health and care support assistants work in a range of health and care settings, for example in a care home, hospital, General Practice, as part of community team and in individuals’ homes where their wider team may…

What you'd do

Support service users with personal care and daily activities

Assist with mealtimes, hydration, and nutrition monitoring

Communicate effectively with individuals and their families

Observe and report changes in a person's condition

Follow care plans and contribute to their review

Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment

Complete care records accurately and confidentially

What you'd learn

Person-centred care values and duty of care

Safeguarding adults and children - recognition and reporting

Basic anatomy, health conditions, and wellbeing principles

Communication skills including working with people with dementia

Infection prevention, hand hygiene, and PPE use

Mental health awareness and supporting emotional wellbeing

Record-keeping and data protection in care settings

Ready to look for a place?

See live Health and social care foundation apprenticeship apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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