Level 2 - Overview
Health Level
People at level 2 require basic factual knowledge of a field of work. They may carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
Indicative/reference title: Support Worker
Attributes
- The role is made up of mostly routine clinical, technical, scientific and / or administrative tasks, delegated from healthcare practitioners, senior HCSWs or assistant practitioners
- The HCSW has the awareness and ability to address people’s care needs with compassion, civility and kindness, while working under the direction and supervision of healthcare practitioners, senior HCSWs or assistant practitioners at all times
- The HCSW will carry out routine and familiar activities
Qualification
- Normally at or working towards a SCQF Level 6 health or social care related subject (e.g. SVQ, Modern Apprenticeships)
- Equivalent experience and knowledge can be demonstrated using recognition of prior learning
- Numeracy and literacy qualifications are desirable at this level of practice
- IT / computer literacy are desirable at this level of practice
SCQF
Level 6
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