Experienced enough to work under indirect supervision
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
When recruiting, employers may select apprentices with prior experience as a support worker.
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Helping registered practitioners deliver healthcare, across a wide range of services.
A range of clinical, non-clinical and therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner.
Covers clinical tasks, non-clinical tasks, therapeutic tasks, working under supervision
Providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare while following the standards that apply, and always acting within the limits of their competence.
Covers standards, policies and protocols, limits of competence
Hospital, community, health or day care unit, birth centre or midwifery-led unit, someone's home, operating theatre, nursing or care home, assessment centre, hospice, school, prison, GP surgery, or a charity.
Covers hospital, community, home, theatre, hospice, GP surgery, custodial and school settings
With individuals, families, carers and other service providers, which is most of what makes a senior support worker useful.
Covers partnership with individuals, families, carers and other providers
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 01724 281111
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
