Free Healthcare Support Worker Course in Portsmouth

Name: Free Healthcare Support Worker Course in Portsmouth
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 weeks

DeliveryClassroom based

Start7 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Healthcare Support Worker Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at Paulsgrove Community Centre, full-time during the day. This is a two-week Skills Bootcamp aimed at people aged 19 or over who want to move into NHS healthcare assistant roles. No previous healthcare experience or qualifications are required. You'll cover person-centred care, communication, teamwork, patient mobility and hygiene, and basic record-keeping. The course is fully funded for unemployed learners and career changers. Employers upskilling existing staff contribute a co-funding fee. You'll finish with a healthcare support worker certificate and a guaranteed interview with an NHS employer.

Who this course is for

This Skills Bootcamp is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career in Mental health support, including: People who are unemployed and looking to enter the NHS or health & social care sector Career changers wanting a structured route into patient‑facing roles Individuals returning to work who need updated skills and confidence Self‑employed carers or support workers wanting formal training and progression Anyone motivated to support patients, work in a caring role, and develop essential clinical and non‑clinical skills Learners will gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to begin work as an NHS Mental Health Support Worker or progress into further training.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+

Right to live and work in the UK

Basic English skills to communicate effectively with patients and staff

A caring attitude, reliability, and willingness to work in a healthcare environment

Commitment to attend all sessions and complete the programme

No previous healthcare experience or qualifications are required.

What you will learn

You'll develop skills in person-centred care and patient support.
You'll practise effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
You'll learn how to assist with patient mobility and personal hygiene.
You'll understand basic administrative tasks and record-keeping in a healthcare setting.
You'll build knowledge of the NHS healthcare environment and its day-to-day responsibilities.
You'll develop teamwork skills relevant to ward and community-based roles.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Paulsgrove Community Centre over two full-time weeks. Sessions are practical and skills-focused, covering both knowledge and hands-on competencies. The provider also includes e-learning elements alongside classroom delivery. Assessment is ongoing throughout the programme. Completion leads to a certificate from the training provider, along with job application support and a guaranteed interview with an NHS employer.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paulsgrove Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: supporting patients with daily living tasks in NHS or care settings.
Healthcare assistant: hands-on patient care on NHS wards or in clinics.
Support worker: assisting individuals in health and social care environments.
Mental health support worker: working alongside clinical teams in mental health services.
Community healthcare support worker: delivering care in patients' homes or community settings.

What you could study next

Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support: builds on bootcamp skills with a nationally recognised qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support: the qualification many NHS trusts look for in senior healthcare assistant roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across NHS and social care employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2: useful if you want to meet entry requirements for nursing or allied health programmes.

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