Job title:                Apprentice HealthCare Assistant
Annual Salary:   £14,723 - £23,810 per annum (national minimum wage for your age)
Location:              Hospice and Wirral Community
Hours:                    Working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 days a week rota
Contract:             Fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship with permanent

     role upon successful completion of course.

Closing date:     Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews:          Friday 21st November 2025

We are delighted to be launching our brand-new Healthcare Assistant Apprentice role
and are looking for two caring, empathetic people who are committed to making a
difference to people's lives.

Wirral Hospice St John’s provides free care and support for adults with deteriorating,
life limiting illnesses. We also support carers and loved ones; families are at the heart
of everything we do.

A typical day in the job includes:

•  Assisting and working under supervision with other members of the hospice

team

•  Giving personal care to patients, including washing and dressing
•  Supporting patients with their nutritional needs
•  Communicating with patients and families sensitively and professionally
•  Following and updating care plans

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge:

•  Kind and compassionate personality
•  Enjoy interacting with people
•  Desire to provide care and make a difference
•  Good at communicating and non-judgmental
•  Great team player
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•  Mature and patience attitude with attention to detail
•  The ability to drive and have access to a car or willingness to obtain license during

IT skills

the apprenticeship

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

•  National minimum wage for your age
•  Working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day a week rota
•  27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

•  The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a respected healthcare

organisation.

•  Comprehensive professional development through our established

apprenticeship program.

•  Competitive salary and benefits package.
•  A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are

valued.

•  Pension Schemes available
•  24-hour Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•  A recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship - Level 2 Healthcare

Support Worker Apprenticeship with a Level 2 Diploma in Care

The two posts are Fixed term contracts of employment for the duration of the
apprenticeship, upon successful completion of the course and (if required) attainment of
your driving licence, your contract of employment will become permanent, which is
subject to satisfactory completion of your probationary period.

As a relatively small organisation we are committed to developing the skills and interests
of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is
expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships,
formal training, and workplace experience.

This post is a Fixed term contract of employment for the duration of your apprenticeship,
upon successful completion of your course your contract of employment will become
permanent, which is subject to satisfactory completion of your probationary period.

To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency
status.

This post is also subject to an appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service
Certificate.

For further information and to apply:

•  Please visit our website at www.wirralhospice.org/job-vacancies
•  Or email/call our Workforce Team  hr@wirralhospice.org  0151 482 8990

Alternatively, for an informal chat before applying, please contact:

Sophie Neath: - 0151 334 2778

Completed application forms to be returned by the closing date to:

•  Wirral Hospice St John’s, Workforce Office, Mount Road, Higher Bebington,

Wirral CH63 6JE

•  Or emailed to: hr@wirralhospice.org

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as
possible.