Healthcare Support Services Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course
In St Helens
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Location
St helens
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The health and social care sector is a vital industry that works to ensure the health and welfare of vulnerable people. This may involve working in nursing homes with the elderly, supporting children or young people facing difficult circumstances, or even offering advice within a health care setting.
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About this course
This apprenticeship is suitable for those who are currently working within this sector or are looking to gain employment within this sector as a Healthcare Support Service Worker, Hospital, Sterilising and Disinfecting Unit Technician, Ward Housekeeper or Team Leader/Supervisor. Roles and responsibilities may include cleaning, housekeeping, catering, porterage, security, parking, waste disposal, moving equipment and/or individuals, gardening, looking after buildings and machinery. Some may have supervisory responsibilities at this level.
This is dependent on your employer and on the level of the apprenticeship you apply for.
You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs.
If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.
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Subjects
- Health and Social Care
- Security
- Catering
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Housekeeping
- Social care
- Healthcare Support Service
- Ward Housekeeper
- Porterage
- Parking
- Waste Disposal
Course programme
What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?
Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:
- Assisting in maintaining high standards of service user care
- Assisting in the development and delivery of care plans
- Recording and communicating information relevant to the service users care plans, observation levels and the fluid balance charts
- Working as a member of a clinical team
- Reporting and recording all unusual and untoward occurrences
You will also gain the following qualifications:
- Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services (City and Guilds)
- Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health (City and Guilds)
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths (NCFE)
- Level 2 Functional Skills English (NCFE)
What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?
- A respectful and caring approach to others
- Must have empathy, patience and a willingness to deliver excellent care
- Be 100% committed to your role
- Punctual
- Have a passion for Health and Social Care
- Team working skills
- The ability to use your own initiative
- An understanding of health and safety guidelines
- The ability to work calmly under pressure
Additional information
Healthcare Support Services Apprenticeship (Level 3)