Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (starting February 2027)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust · London · WC1N 1BH
About the role
Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🚀 We're looking for passionate individuals aged 18+ to join us as Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) Apprentices! 🎉 If you're all about making a real difference for children, young people, and their families, this could be your next big move. 🌟
Join one of the world's leading paediatric hospitals, known for its innovation and research. 💡 As an HCSW Apprentice, you'll be part of a specialist unit, working alongside a multi-professional team for an 18-month programme. You'll get hands-on experience, build essential care and clinical skills, and contribute to high-quality, compassionate care. 🤗
What you'll need:
- Experience working with the public and in a team environment. 🤝
- GCSE Level 4-9 in English and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent. (Make sure to highlight these on your application and have certificates ready!) 📚
- Proof of being caring, compassionate, and having awesome communication skills. 🗣️
- You must have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years. (Check UK government guidelines for details!) 🇬🇧
What's in it for you?
- Gain real-world experience in a supportive and committed environment. 🌱
- Upon successful completion, you'll step into a permanent Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) role within your placement area. 💯
- Unlock future development and apprenticeship opportunities at GOSH. 📈
The journey:
- Virtual Info Session: Learn more on Monday 19th October 2026, 12:00 - 13:00. Email nursing.jobs@gosh.nhs.uk to book your spot and get the online link! 📧
- Shortlisting: If selected, our training provider, Dynamic Training, will reach out to check your eligibility.
- Interview Day: If eligible, you'll be invited to GOSH for a face-to-face interview day during the week of Monday 16th November 2026. 🗓️
- Start Date: Provisional start is Monday 22nd February 2027 (subject to change). 🗓️
Important Note: This is an entry-level role. Prior acute healthcare experience or a Care Certificate means you might be overqualified for this apprenticeship. Explore our Band 3 Healthcare Assistant vacancies for experienced candidates! ➡️ [https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/working-us/current-jobs/](https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/working-us/current-jobs/)
This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive enough applications. Apply now and start your amazing healthcare journey! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Learn and build a strong foundation of care and clinical skills.
- Deliver high quality and compassionate care to children, young people and their families.
- Work as part of a multi-professional team.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (Essential GCSE grade 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or Equivalent recognised qualification Desirable Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene)