Job reference: 262791
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 27/10/2026
Location: NHS Lanarkshire Wide
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 36

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🌟 Exciting Opportunities: Modern Apprenticeships in Social Services and Healthcare 🌟

NHS Lanarkshire is thrilled to announce vacancies for Modern Apprenticeships in Social Services and Healthcare (community based) within Lanarkshire.

Key Details:

• Locations: Based in various locations throughout Lanarkshire.
• Wage: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Duration: Fixed-term positions for 12 months starting from 12th of January 2027. Part-time hours available with pro-rata salary.
• Eligibility: Applicants aged between 16 to 24 years old on 1st of January 2027, (or up to 29 years for applicants with a disability or those who are care experienced*) are eligible. Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF level 5/National 5 level.

More information can be found within the job pack attached to this advert.

What We Offer:

• Training: Gain invaluable on-the-job training to develop essential healthcare skills.
• Qualification: Work towards achieving a Level 6 SCQF qualification in Social Services and Healthcare, a nationally recognised qualification.

What We're Looking For:

• Motivated Individuals: Highly motivated and committed individuals eager to join our Modern Apprenticeship programme.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to understand various procedures and processes.
• Interest: A keen interest in healthcare roles, coupled with a positive approach to work and a passion for providing excellent patient care.

Duties as a Healthcare Support Worker in the community, may include:

• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Clinical Support: Performing basic clinical tasks like taking temperatures or blood pressures under supervision.
• Community Care: Visiting patients at home, assisting with meals, and monitoring conditions.
• Documentation: Reporting patient conditions to registered staff.
• Safety & Hygiene: Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients.

No Prior Experience Necessary: This Apprenticeship welcomes applicants with limited work experience, including school leavers.

How to Apply:

• Please complete our online application form
• Find out more about the roles, our Modern Apprenticeship programme, and the application process by joining one of our online MS Teams sessions on Thursday 22nd of October 2026 at 11am (Interest Call 1) or 2pm (Interest Call 2). We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions for guidance before applying.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received.

In NHS Lanarkshire, we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.