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Trainee Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeship

Where

East Cheshire Hospice and Community

Type

Full-time

Closing

26 June 2026

Salary

£20,178 Full Time Equivalent plus shift enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays

Company

East Cheshire Hospice

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is eager to begin or develop their career in healthcare.

This role offers the chance to support experienced healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families, while working towards an accredited Apprenticeship qualification in Healthcare Support.

As part of the team, the successful candidate will work across all three areas of the Hospice: the In-Patient Unit, Hospice@Home, and the Sunflower Living Well Centre.

This varied experience will provide valuable, hands-on skills within a supportive, friendly and compassionate environment, helping you build a strong foundation of healthcare knowledge.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and experience of working effectively within a team.

Good communication, numeracy and IT skills are essential, along with a genuine commitment to providing excellent care.

What you will need:

  • Experience of working within a team
  • Good communication, numeracy, and IT skills
  • The ability and desire to work independently and within a team
  • The ability to work effectively in various emotionally demanding situations
  • The ability to use your own initiative
  • Willingness to seek out opportunities to support your colleagues and demonstrate excellent teamwork
  • Flexibility to work unsociable hours on an advanced rota

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