Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker
CHARTWELL PRIVATE HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Leigh-On-Sea (SS9 2SQ)
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Chartwell Private Hospital as an Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker. Gain hands-on experience delivering high-quality patient care while working towards a recognised qualification. Develop essential clinical skills, support patients daily, and start a rewarding career in healthcare.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Healthcare support worker (level 2)
- Hours
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The apprentice will work a 5-day weekly rota, 8 hours per day, with shifts including weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- To provide gold standard care for patients.
- To participate in all hospital activities as an effective team member.
- To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment.
- To report any potential or actual problems to the senior staff member on duty.
- To support qualified staff in the management and execution of clinical practice.
- To ensure clinical information is communicated to the appropriate member of the qualified team.
- To support patients and their relatives throughout their journey from admission to discharge.
- To follow and implement care pathways under the direction of a qualified nurse.
- To ensure patient dignity and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- To promote effective communication with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient experience.
- To assist in the orientation of new staff and support the senior person(s) in charge and other team members.
- To take an active role in team meetings.
- To attend mandatory training sessions as required.
- To contribute to a relaxed, friendly, and well-organised working environment.
- To ensure all equipment is maintained and used safely.
- To contribute to the individual performance review process and personal development plan.
- To develop own knowledge and practice in line with objectives and service developments.
- To perform other clinical tasks appropriate to the level of training and competency to meet service needs.
- All practical training will be provided on-the-job, with full support and supervision from experienced senior healthcare workers and nurses, ensuring you gain confidence and competence in your role.
Where you'll work
1629 London Road
Leigh-On-Sea
SS9 2SQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Perform basic life support
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
- Reflect on own practice
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Perform basic life support
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
- Reflect on own practice
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
Training schedule
- The apprentice will receive on-the-job training at Chartwell Private Hospital under the supervision of senior healthcare workers and nurses.
- Monthly training will be provided through our training provider, and 6 hours per week will be allocated for apprenticeship learning.
- All training is included within paid working hours, combining hands-on experience with structured learning.
More training information
- Training will be provided through a registered apprenticeship training provider via online learning, combined with on-the-job training at Chartwell Private Hospital.
- Apprentices will have 6 hours per week dedicated to structured training /off-job training, supported by senior healthcare workers and nurses.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Being comfortable with standing for long periods.
About this employer
Chartwell Private Hospital is a private hospital in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, providing high-quality patient care. The hospital offers endoscopy and MRI services to both NHS and private patients, delivering care in a safe and compassionate environment. Chartwell supports staff development, making it ideal for apprentices and healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience.
Diagnostic Limited provides medical diagnostic services, specialising in endoscopy and MRI reporting for NHS and private patients. They work closely with hospitals and clinics to ensure accurate, timely results while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
After this apprenticeship
- After completing the Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker role, there are several career progression opportunities.
- Apprentices may advance to Senior Healthcare Support Worker roles, specialise in areas such as elderly care, mental health, or rehabilitation, continue their education through nursing or allied health professional courses, or join Chartwell Private Hospital in a full-time role.
- This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a rewarding and long-term career in healthcare.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHARTWELL PRIVATE HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Karuna P
karuna.p@chartwellprivatehospital.co.uk
07733716535
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017757.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm)