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Apprentice Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Rhyl, LL18 5UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,300

Contract

Apprenticeship

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 November 2026

13 days left

Job description

Do you want to start a career in nursing? Take your first step into a career in healthcare with an exciting opportunity at Betsi Cadwaladr University ...

Healthcare Assistant Apprentices will receive appropriate training and guidance to undertake the full range of duties.

Understand the role and willingness to learn and develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The role involves assisting trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect is maintained throughout. Assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, assisting with meals and drinks throughout the day. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player. Staff will be supported to complete mandatory training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Qualifications

Essential: - Maths and English GSCE grade C or above or equivalent; - Willing to undertake and achieve the L2 Clinical Healthcare Apprenticeship Framework

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach. Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently. Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft office, email, TEAMS etc. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.