Healthcare support worker
Providing high-quality and compassionate healthcare.
Role overview
The Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship at Level 2 provides you with the skills and values to support patients and service users across a wide range of NHS and social care settings, working under the supervision of registered professionals. You will assist with personal care, clinical observations, and the smooth running of wards or community services, always putting patient dignity and safety first. It is a popular starting point for careers in nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.