Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
Various start dates from November 2024

Senior Healthcare Support Workers work in a range of settings, forexample in a hospital, as part of a community team, in a day-case unit, birthing centre, individual’s homes, operating theatres, nursing or carehomes, hospices and in general practice.As part of this Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to studytowards the NHS Leadership and Management Academy course – EdwardJenner. The Edward Jenner programme is the first port of call for thoselooking to build a strong foundation of leadership skills that can helpenhance confidence and competence in the role. This additional element,added in to the Apprenticeship programme plan, will support apprenticesto progress in the future into leadership type roles.

Apprenticeships offer great opportunities for people of all ages; an
Apprenticeship is a job with training to industry standards, enabling you to
enter a recognised occupation. All Apprenticeships are employer led, and as
well as providing long term earnings, they also give you the ability
to progress.

• You’ll earn a wage as you’re learning and are entitled to paid holidays.
• You can earn 10% more after studying on a Level 3 Apprenticeship than if
you went straight in to work.
• 90% of apprentices remain in employment, either with their current
employer or another company.
• 85% of employers participate in Apprenticeship programmes and consider
them a good thing.
• You can train to post graduate level without incurring any university fees.
• By passing an independent End Point Assessment, you will join thousands
of people acquiring a modern and recognised qualification.

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Apprenticeships offer great opportunities for people of all ages; an
Apprenticeship is a job with training to industry standards, enabling you to
enter a recognised occupation. All Apprenticeships are employer led, and as
well as providing long term earnings, they also give you the ability
to progress.

• You’ll earn a wage as you’re learning and are entitled to paid holidays.
• You can earn 10% more after studying on a Level 3 Apprenticeship than if
you went straight in to work.
• 90% of apprentices remain in employment, either with their current
employer or another company.
• 85% of employers participate in Apprenticeship programmes and consider
them a good thing.
• You can train to post graduate level without incurring any university fees.
• By passing an independent End Point Assessment, you will join thousands
of people acquiring a modern and recognised qualification.

You will undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check before starting the programme and you must obtain Level 2 in the Maths and English test that you will be required to sit. Additional entry requirements may be determined by individual employers.

You will create a portfolio of evidence. You will also sit an End Point Assessment, which consists of a Situational Judgement Test and a Professional Discussion.

In the first instance please send a message to apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can Apply for this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Please be aware that when a member of staff calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

Alongside your studies, you’ll have a unique opportunity to
be part of the University of Bolton’s EXCEED Programme. This
will give you a range of additional skills and experiences, and
includes masterclasses; university visits; access to industry
experts; and mentoring and support with your university
application, perfect for that next step into Higher Education.
On successful completion of this Apprenticeship, you could
progress onto full-time employment, professional jobspecific
qualifications, Higher Apprenticeships or a degree
programme.

We have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services including FREE travel, financial support, and impartial advice and guidance. Throughout your Apprenticeship, you’ll also receive one-to-one support from your dedicated Work Based Tutor, helping you to achieve your ambitions

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page to express your interest.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account, so that you can track your application. If we dont think you're ready for an Apprenticeship yet, we'll recommend a relevant Study Programme that could eventually lead to the Apprenticeship you're interested in.

If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.