The Level 2 Health and social care foundation apprenticeship, and the 1 provider delivering it.

Health and care support assistants work in a range of health and care settings, for example in a care home, hospital, General Practice, as part of community team and in individuals’ homes where their wider team may include workers from both health and social care. Foundation apprenticeships introduce skills for a range of jobs in a sector, and provide general skills for work. After a foundation, apprentices can specialise and do a standard level 2 or 3 apprenticeship. Employers get an incentive payment for foundation apprenticeships, as well as government funding for training and assessment costs.