Health & Social Care Apprenticeships provide essential training for those delivering high-quality care and support. Designed for care workers, support staff, and healthcare professionals, these fully funded programmes develop skills in safeguarding, person-centered care, and leadership, helping organisations improve standards and meet industry demands.
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What Are Health & Social Care Apprenticeships?
Health and Social Care Apprenticeships train people to care for, support, and empower others, including older adults, people with disabilities, or those with mental or physical health needs. Apprentices work directly with individuals, building confidence and independence, while learning about topics such as safeguarding, communication, health and safety, and person-centered care.
Benefits for Employers
Develop Talent – Create a pipeline of skilled professionals who understand your business and culture.
Boost Productivity – Apprentices bring fresh ideas and motivation, improving performance and efficiency across your teams.
Save on Costs – Apprenticeships can be fully funded – making training one of the most cost-effective ways to grow your people.
Retain Staff– Investing in development builds loyalty and engagement, helping you keep your best talent.
Apprenticeship Programmes
We offer a wide range of programmes to support the growth of your business and people:
Why choose Health & Social Care Apprenticeship?
- Practical, work-based learning that delivers immediate impact
- Tailored training plans for your organisation
- Suitable for new recruits and existing employees
- Available from entry level to senior management
Apprenticeship Funding
SMEs (non-levy employers with a pay bill under £3 million) usually pay no more than 5% of Apprenticeship training and assessment costs, with the government funding 95% of the course cost. From April 2024, the government fully funds training for apprentices aged 16–21 (and some 22–24 with an EHC plan or care-leaver status). Employers hiring 16–18-year-olds (or eligible 19–24s) also receive a £1,000 incentive. Apprentices must work mainly in England, be on an approved standard, and use a registered training provider. SMEs only pay extra if training costs exceed the funding band.
Large employers with an annual pay bill over £3 million must pay the Apprenticeship Levy, which is 0.5% of their total pay bill, minus a £15,000 allowance. Funds go into a digital Apprenticeship account to pay for approved training and assessments. Unused funds expire after 24 months, but employers can transfer up to 50% of unused levy funds to other employers. If training costs exceed the government’s funding band for a standard, the employer covers the excess.
