Annual wage £22,383.00 per annum (pro-rata) Working week Long days (13 shifts in 28 days), Short shifts (5 Short shifts a week inc earlys and lates) or a combination of the two (2 long shifts/2 short shifts p/w). Must be flexible over 7 days with an expectation to rotate onto nights at times. Shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 24 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 30 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248089 Positions 4 available What you will do in your working day Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour Contribute to, and participate in, the ongoing support of patients and their carers Contribute to the protection of patients from abuse Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service The training you will be getting Apprentice will complete Level 3 Health Care Support worker Apprenticeship Delivery of training to be confirmed What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship the apprentice will be guaranteed a position as a band 3 HCSW within the trust. This however is not guaranteed to be within the same service you completed your apprenticeship on. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C or Level 2 equivalent) Essential Things to consider Applicants must be 18 due to the nature of being in the Mental Health setting.