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Provide high-quality and compassionate specialist health and social care for a range of people. Senior Healthcare Support Workers help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services and carry out clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks under direct or indirect supervision. Duties are delegated in line with care plans and may include adult nursing support, maternity support, theatre support, mental health support, children and young people support, and Allied Health Profession therapy support. The role requires healthcare experience, the ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model, and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers. Apprentices may supervise or guide less experienced staff. The programme typically lasts 18-24 months. Entry requirements include grades 9-4, including English Language and maths, or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications, and a Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support before the end-point assessment. Apprentices must also complete an induction meeting the 15 Care Certificate standards. Apprentices may progress towards an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate post, or apply to university to become a registered healthcare practitioner if they meet the entry requirements.
