Health and Social Care Worker Apprentice

Role Overview

Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker interested in developing your skills in a Health and Justice setting? You could become an essential part of our multi‑disciplined team, providing individualized care for patients in a prison environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care for patients in a prison setting.
• Screen reception, provide agreed care packages, and undertake appropriate physical health observations.
• Participate in clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level3 and a good level of care experience.
• Genuine interest in Secure Services; a Vocational qualification at Level2 or equivalent (e.g., GCSE grades 9‑4).
• Prepared to study and complete a Level3 qualification (equivalent to an A Level or BTEC National level).
• Knowledge of basic healthcare issues.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office and standard keyboard skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining good working relationships and mitigating conflict.
• Good understanding of confidentiality.
• Desirable: Experience in a multi‑disciplinary team setting.
• Holding or working towards a relevant Health Care certificate (e.g., Care Course).
• Knowledge or experience of working in a prison or secured environment.
• Good patient assessment skills, including knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and their effects on individuals.

Benefits

• Access to NHS Pension Time.
• Additional day off.
• Welcome payment for certain posts.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Well‑Being programmes.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.

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