Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Diploma L22 courses
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Diploma (Extended) L22 courses
Where this can take you
Healthcare assistant roles can be a stepping stone to other health careers. With training, you can become an assistant practitioner in: chiropody or podiatry, occupational therapy, radiography and physiotherapy. With experience, you can help to train new healthcare assistants. You can also apply to train as a nurse, radiographer, dietitian, midwife or social worker. Health Careers has information about careers in all areas of the NHS. You can also use your skills in the social care sector. You can research more about roles in social care from Think Care Careers.
Courses for this career
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Level 2
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Diploma L22 courses
- Level 2 Healthcare Support Diploma (Extended) L22 courses