Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £18,126 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, Halifax, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 7774195/372-GEN1475 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit motivated, caring, compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Healthcare Support Workers.
The Apprenticeship programme offers a full time 18 months fixed term contract which in most cases leads to a permanent position with Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over on date of starting and have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to enrolment.
Have a genuine interest in caring for people and be able to demonstrate this within the application.
You MUST NOT hold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.
You must not have significant Healthcare Experience
You will be required to undertake
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Care Certificate
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care
Candidates must also hold English and Maths GCSE at grades 9 – 1 / A*- G or equivalent and be able to demonstrate these qualifications at interview by presenting valid certificates. With out formal proof you will not be eligible to commence the apprenticeship.
You will benefit from a comprehensive training programme with support in the workplace from the Vocational Trainers which will enhance your knowledge.
We are recruiting to a Cohort planned to start in April 2025, Therfore must be able to clear employments promptly.
Interviews will be held week commencing 16th February.
Please be aware that you could be allocated to Calderdale Royal Hospital or Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. If you have a particular preference, please notify us at interview.
You must have the ability to work under pressure.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and must have a genuine interest in caring for people.
You will be required to work in Clinical areas as a member of the team to deliver care to patients in your care.
There is an eligibility criterion for government funded apprenticeships schemes that applies and therefore applicants must be aged 18 or over and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last three years. You MUST NOThold a degree, level four qualification or above in a health-related subject.
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
ou will be required to provide care to patients, this will be variable depending on your workplace and will include:-
Personal cares,
Assist with Nutritional needs,
Monitor the Health and Well-Being of patients in your care
Assist and support with procedures as required
Effective communication with patients, visitors and staff
The shifts are rotational and will include Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Early shifts starting at 7am. There may be some departments which are regular Monday to Friday but these have limited availability.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026