Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Shift patterns across the weeks which may include evenings, nights and weekends. Exact days and shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Desirable qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• The ‘Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker’ training role supports ‘new to care’ candidates developing into a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker role
• On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto higher level apprenticeship opportunities, including the Student Nursing Associate or 4-year Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship