Get Started as a Healthcare Support Worker

This 3-day online programme is run in collaboration with University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and is designed to prepare you to apply for the role of Healthcare Support Worker, or for a similar role found through your own independent job search.

By attending this online course you will:

• Learn about the Healthcare Support worker role

• Meet with local employers from University Hospital Southampton and Queen Alexandra Hospital

• Attend mock interviews to gain practise, confidence and professionalism

• Receive CV support from experts to showcase your employability skills

• Apply for active job vacancies

• You must be 18 to 30-years-old

• You must have the the right to work in the UK

• You must be based in Hampshire

Please note:

To apply for the QA and UHS roles you must be able to work more than 20 hours/week.

If you are on a VISA and applying for a role with University Hospital Southampton, you need at least 9 months left on your VISA.

If you are applying for a role with Queen Alexandra Hospital and have a VISA, you need at least 12 months on your VISA.

You can access:

• Additional financial support to help with the cost of equipment, further training, first month travel costs, and clothing

• One-to-one support as you apply for jobs and get ready for your interview

• One-to-one support after your interview, including during your first few months of work

• Therapy, coaching and counselling through our Mental Health & Wellbeing service

Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) may also be known as Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) or Support Workers. There are countless opportunities to help improve people's health in a role like this.

There are 30 different Healthcare Support Worker roles you can choose from in seven areas of the NHS, including mental health, primary care, maternity, and children’s services. For example, you could be dietic assistant helping patients with nutrition or prosthetic technician helping patients become more mobile.

All these roles help improve the lives of others. This entry-level role is an integral part of becoming a nurse and can lead to many career opportunities.