What Qualifactions and Experience Is Needed to Become a Healthcare Assistant?
Since many employers of healthcare assistants provide training, it is possible to secure a job as an assistant without specific qualifications or previous experience. However, some employers do require their workers to have at least some previous care experience, even if it was unpaid, especially for positions that involve caring for the mentally ill. Volunteer opportunities are available through the NHS. As healthcare assistants work with children and vulnerable adults, all applicants must pass both a medical check and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Employers often favor candidates who are willing to work as an apprentice initially or are willing to work toward a related NVQ qualifaction. An educational background in adult mental health, applied health, applied social care, or assisting professional practice is beneficial, but not necessary. Finally, a healthcare assistant who wishes to work in the private sector must have a valid driving license in order to travel to multiple
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