Health Care Assistant Apprentice

Job responsibilities

Job title: Apprentice HealthCare Assistant x 2 (Inpatient & Hospice @ Home)

Annual Salary: £14,723 - £23,810 per annum (national minimum wage for your age)

Location: Hospice and Wirral Community

Hours: Working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 days a week rota

Contract: Fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship with permanent role upon successful completion of course.

Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Interviews: Friday 21st November 2025

We are delighted to be launching our brand-new Healthcare Assistant Apprentice role and are looking for two caring, empathetic people who are committed to making a difference to people's lives.

Wirral Hospice St Johns provides free care and support for adults with deteriorating, life limiting illnesses. We also support carers and loved ones; families are at the heart of everything we do.

A typical day in the job includes:

• Assisting and working under supervision with other members of the hospice team
• Giving personal care to patients, including washing and dressing
• Supporting patients with their nutritional needs
• Communicating with patients and families sensitively and professionally
• Following and updating care plans

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge:

• Kind and compassionate personality
• Enjoy interacting with people
• Desire to provide care and make a difference
• Good at communicating and non-judgmental
• Great team player
• IT skills
• Mature and patience attitude with attention to detail
• The ability to drive and have access to a car or willingness to obtain license during the apprenticeship

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• National minimum wage for your age
• Working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day a week rota
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a respected healthcare organisation.
• Comprehensive professional development through our established apprenticeship program.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Pension Schemes available
• 24-hour Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship - Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship with a Level 2 Diploma in Care

The two posts are Fixed term contracts of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship, upon successful completion of the course and (if required) attainment of your driving licence, your contract of employment will become permanent, which is subject to satisfactory completion of your probationary period.

To be eligible, you must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.

This post is also subject to an appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above- or Functional Skills equivalent.

Desirable

• N/A

COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Dealing with the public or experience in a public facing role
• IT skills including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Knowledge of health care record systems

SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Working Skills
• Willingness to learn how to drive during apprenticeship

Desirable

• Full driving license with access to a car

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTRES

Essential

• A desire to:
• Learn and develop.
• Support the work and care of the hospice
• A willingness to:
• have a go and ask when in need of support.
• Ability to
• communicate well
• demonstrate kindness and compassion
• work as part of a team.
• To work:
• With honesty, integrity and mature attitude
• Flexibly to support the organisation
• In an organised and efficient way

Desirable

• N/A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).