Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as a New to Care Health Care Support worker Apprentice and start your career path to Registered Health Care Practitioner here in Shropshire. Eligible Candidates: must work at least 30 hours per week. can be any age post full-time education 16, cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training, cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. ( There needs to be significant new learning .) needs to be eligible for funding by living in the UK for 3 years or more or fits criteria in funding rules i.e. has been a UK resident for 3 or more years or meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the apprenticeship funding rules. This is available with other documents linked to this vacancy. Main duties of the job The New to care Health Care Support Worker apprenticeship will be based clinically on a ward within the Trust, working under the supervision of qualified staff and Health Care Support Workers in the delivery of high quality, direct patient care for all patients and their families/carers. Throughout the apprenticeship you will be expected to develop your knowledge and skills to that of a competent Health Care Support Worker(HCSW) and contribute to the ongoing continuity of compassionate care and excellent teamwork. As an apprentice HCSW you will attend Telford College for one day per week. At the start of your apprenticeship, you will complete Health Care Academy which will provide you with an enhanced induction to working within the NHS. Your clinical hours will follow a shift pattern including day and weekend shifts. In some cases, there may be a requirement to rotate onto night shifts, to cover the needs of the clinical area and / or the Trust. You will develop your skills, knowledge and competence to gain a Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship. This will be achieved through on the job training, guidance and supervision and attendance at relevant training sessions provided by the employing Trust, the Training Provider (Telford College) and assessment in the workplace. Apprentices will be employed by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and based in one of the Trust's medical or surgical clinical areas. About us Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Apprenticeship Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-HCS-747-A Job locations Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities A full job description and person specification for this new and exciting opportunity for new to care health care support worker apprentice can be found attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities A full job description and person specification for this new and exciting opportunity for new to care health care support worker apprentice can be found attached to this advert. Person Specification Apprenticeship rules Essential Cannot already been on an apprenticeship or any other form of government training scheme Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years or meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules document 2024 - 2025. Qualifications Essential 17 years of age and above Level 1 maths and english Desirable Level 2 maths and english The care certificate A minimum of 1 year on a health and social care course at college. Knowledge, behaviours and experience Essential An understanding and demonstration of Trust Values Desirable Previous experience within a health care setting. Knowledge of the NHS Skills Essential Good verbal and non-verbal communication Ability to work day, night and weekend shifts Effective team working Person Specification Apprenticeship rules Essential Cannot already been on an apprenticeship or any other form of government training scheme Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years or meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules document 2024 - 2025. Qualifications Essential 17 years of age and above Level 1 maths and english Desirable Level 2 maths and english The care certificate A minimum of 1 year on a health and social care course at college. Knowledge, behaviours and experience Essential An understanding and demonstration of Trust Values Desirable Previous experience within a health care setting. Knowledge of the NHS Skills Essential Good verbal and non-verbal communication Ability to work day, night and weekend shifts Effective team working Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)