A Health & Social Care apprenticeship is designed for compassionate individuals who have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and nationally recognised qualifications in the healthcare and social care sectors.
If you’re dedicated to providing support, assistance, and care to those in need, a Health & Social Care Apprenticeship is the perfect pathway to begin your journey in this fulfilling and essential field.
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Adult Care Workers are frontline professionals who support adults with a range of care and support needs, helping them to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible. They play a vital role in enabling individuals to maintain choice and control over their own lives.
During a Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide high quality care. You will learn about relevant statutory standards and codes of practice, as well as how to recognise and respond to individuals’ physical, emotional and social needs. You will also gain an understanding of duty of care in practice and learn how to contribute to the development and delivery of person centred care plans, ensuring support is tailored to each individual’s preferences.
Lead Adult Care Workers are frontline professionals who support adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently as possible. In addition to providing care, they take on a leadership role, offering supervision, guidance and support to colleagues. If you’re looking for a rewarding and active role in the healthcare sector, a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship could be the ideal next step.
During this apprenticeship, you will develop a strong understanding of statutory standards and codes of practice, while learning how to create and deliver person centred care based on individual preferences. You will also gain the skills to monitor, plan and review care provision, as well as lead and support others to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
A Leader in Adult Care is responsible for managing community or residential care services, leading teams to deliver care and promoting a values based culture within their organisation. They play a key role in ensuring that services are person centred, effective and aligned with professional standards.
During a Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship, you will develop a strong understanding of the systems and processes required to ensure compliance with regulations and organisational policies, including health and safety and risk management. Alongside this, you will build the skills needed to develop and apply systems that support compliance, as well as implement strategies to help others manage risks. This includes balancing individual rights with professional duties of care, ensuring safe, high quality and person centred support.
Healthcare Support Workers are employed across a wide range of healthcare and social care settings. They play a vital role in delivering high quality, compassionate and person centred care, supporting individuals in line with their specific needs and circumstances.
During a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, you will develop the practical skills needed to support and monitor individuals’ comfort, wellbeing and progress, as well as help them maximise their independence. You will also build your knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, standards and codes of conduct. This includes understanding the principles of person centred care, such as equality, diversity and inclusion, active participation, consent and choice. In addition, you will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms that an individual may be in pain, distress or discomfort, enabling you to respond appropriately and provide high quality care.
Looking for a rewarding career in the health and care sector? A Level 5 Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship could be the perfect path for you.
During this apprenticeship, you’ll build the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference. You’ll learn how to confidently interact with patients, service users and carers, while delivering high quality, evidence based clinical, diagnostic or therapeutic care. You’ll also develop a holistic approach to supporting individuals, working as part of a wider healthcare team. Along the way, you’ll promote safe and healthy working practices and gain the expertise to assess and manage risk effectively.
A Healthcare Science Assistant plays a vital role within the healthcare sector, working across settings such as hospitals and general practices.
During the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship, you will develop the essential skills needed to support a range of activities. You will learn how to carry out routine technical and scientific procedures, prepare equipment and environments for healthcare science tasks, and support the delivery of clinical care while maintaining patient confidentiality. You will also build knowledge of relevant legislation, standard operating procedures and codes of conduct, alongside understanding the principles of person centred care.
A Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Worker plays a crucial role in supporting individuals who have experienced, are at risk of or are recovering from domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
During the Level 4 Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support Worker Apprenticeship, you will develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed to provide effective advocacy and support across a range of settings. You will learn how to respond to and manage crisis situations, carry out risk assessments, and develop safety plans in partnership with survivors. You will also build the skills to use a variety of communication methods, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs and achieve positive outcomes for those you support.
Community Health and Wellbeing Workers play an important role in supporting individuals and communities to improve their health and quality of life.
During a Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship, you will build the skills needed to support individuals and communities through preventative approaches to health and wellbeing. You will learn how to strengthen community resilience, promote access to support services, manage referrals, and contribute to evaluating projects and outcomes. You will also develop your understanding of relevant legislation, local policies and protocols.
Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officers play a key role in supporting designated safeguarding leads to help ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected and supported effectively within their organisation.
During this apprenticeship, you will develop a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and policies and how to apply this knowledge within your organisation. You will learn how to prioritise safeguarding concerns and report allegations appropriately, ensuring individuals are protected. You will also build the skills needed to identify and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns within your role and responsibilities.
Healthcare Science Associates work across a range of healthcare settings, including hospitals and primary care, where they carry out routine technical and scientific procedures to support patient care.
As you progress through a Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship, you will develop the skills needed to support the delivery of clinical care and provide technical scientific services. You will also build strong problem solving skills, enabling you to identify and address issues effectively, while working to professional standards. In addition, you will gain a solid understanding of key areas such as equipment management, relevant legislation, standard operating procedures and codes of conduct.
Peer Workers are employed across a range of services such as the NHS, health, justice, housing and specialist providers.
While completing a Level 3 Peer Worker Apprenticeship, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to create safe, supportive and respectful relationships with individuals, carers and families. You will learn how to identify needs, facilitate access to appropriate services, and signpost individuals to relevant resources, enabling them to make informed decisions. You will also play a key role in representing and promoting peer support, contributing to service development and supporting positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
A full-time job – all Apprentices are employed by a company where they will gain hands-on experience and expertise
Qualification – the apprentice will also study for a qualification at the same time as working. They may come into College once a week or they may study completely in the workplace.
Salary – An apprentice earns a salary. Like any type of job role, the amount of money earned will depend on the employer.
Apprenticeships can be delivered through a variety of methods including a blend of one-to-one support, online training, College workshops and self-directed study. We will work with you and your employer to develop an individualised learning plan that works for you.
There are a wide range of apprenticeships for you to choose from starting at level 2 all the way up to level 6.
You can complete an apprenticeship in a wide range of sectors including:
The length of your apprenticeship will depend on the job that you are doing, the standard that you are working towards and how much previous experience you have.
The length of an apprenticeship depends on the job you’re doing, your age and how much experience you have.
To be recognised as an apprentice you must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per-week.
In order to apply you need to search for an Apprenticeship – a list of our current apprenticeship vacancies are listed here.
Once you have decided on the apprenticeship vacancy you would like to apply for you will need to register with the GOV.UK/apprenticeships.
There are many great reasons to choose an apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you can earn a wage while you learn, gain valuable workplace experience, and develop the practical skills employers are looking for.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, build industry knowledge, and progress within your chosen career. Apprenticeships can also open doors to further training, higher‑level qualifications, and long‑term career opportunities.
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