Healthcare support worker

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

8 mo

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing high-quality and compassionate healthcare.

Assist patients with personal care, washing, and dressing

Record and report basic clinical observations to registered staff

Support patients with eating, drinking, and nutrition

Help with safe movement and transfer of patients

Prepare clinical areas and clean equipment between patients

Communicate compassionately with patients and relatives

Complete care records and hand-over information accurately

Person-centred care values and NHS Constitution principles

Safeguarding adults and children - recognition and escalation

Basic clinical observations - temperature, pulse, and blood pressure

Moving and handling patients safely using correct techniques

Infection prevention, hand hygiene, and standard precautions

Communication with patients, families, and clinical teams

Accurate record-keeping and maintaining confidentiality

Ready to look for a place?

See live Healthcare support worker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.