Health and Social Care Apprenticeships

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Posted: 12th Mar, 2024

Sector: Health and Social Care

What's Involved

The Apprentice will need to complete the following to gain apprenticeship certification:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours modules:

Learners will gain knowledge in relevant topics from attending weekly workshops and completing a learning journal to document and reflect on their development. This knowledge will be transferred to the workplace for further on and off-the-job learning.

Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support:

This qualification supports the apprentice to build their advanced knowledge and understanding in order to develop their performance in the workplace.

Functional Skills in maths and English:

These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life. Learners will complete written and online tests.

End-point assessment:

The end-point assessment is the final stage of the apprenticeship. It comprises written and practical tests and the completion of a work-based project as well as a showcase of evidence, professional dialogue and interview.

Delivery

Following enrollment, learners engage in a blended programme of training and support that will include attendance at group training sessions, self-directed learning, email and face-to-face support from their trainer/assessor as well as a programme of training devised by the employer.

The length of the programme will differ depending on experience, knowledge and skills development but the course should usually take 15 to 18 months.

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Progression

Avenues of progression include:

  • A clear pathway for career progression within care roles
  • Level 4 Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 Team Leading
  • Level 3 End of Life or Level 3 Dementia

What's next...

SBC Training has access to government funding and grants for this apprenticeship.

For free advice and to find out how much financial support your business is eligible for, please contact us.

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