Contact information
For further information about this role, please contact Steve Hallas (Team Leader - Dementia and Delirium Discharge Team) via email s.hallas1@nhs.net or telephone 01924 546439
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to gain a qualification whilst supporting people with a range of complex and challenging conditions. Do you think you have the skills and knowledge and wish to learn more to support people who present with behaviours that challenge? Are you good at thinking on your feet and understanding risk? You will gain knowledge of distraction and diversion techniques and have the ability to create a positive and safe environment for patients who require additional support during their stay in hospital.
The Enhanced Care Team will be recruiting 17 Apprentice Enhanced Care Support Workers and Enhanced Care Support Workers who will provide an enhanced level of care to patients with behaviours that challenge or for those at high risk of absconding.
Main duties
The role is a key part of the nursing team, offering compassionate care to patients, carers, and relatives at the Trust.
You will undertake a training programme to achieve a Clinical Support Worker apprenticeship over a maximum of 16 months. You will work under the direction of a qualified member of staff to ensure the safe and skilled delivery of a range of clinical tasks. You will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours a week and will be allocated 20% of your contracted hours (up to a maximum of 6 hours a week) protected time towards study, learning, shadowing and appropriate courses.
You will need to maintain a professional appearance at all times and build positive, respectful relationships with staff, patients, and families.
You will protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of individuals, ensuring that equality and diversity are respected in everything you do.
During your apprenticeship, you will learn the necessary theory and skills to undertake a range of core clinical skills.
Essential person specification requirements
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you:
* will need GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2
* must not have previously started an apprenticeship in the same field
* must be aged 16+
* must have been a resident in the UK/EU for the last three years
* will need to complete a mandatory bksb assessment in Maths and English as part of the apprenticeship enrolment process
Please also note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .