Apprenticeship Summary
The Community Health and Wellbeing Worker - Level 3 Apprenticeship is designed for employers who want to develop skilled professionals capable of improving health outcomes, supporting local communities and tackling health inequalities.
Community Health and Wellbeing Workers work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to identify health and wellbeing needs, prevent ill-health and connect people to the services and support they need. They are becoming an increasingly important part of integrated health, care and community services across the UK.
Whether you're recruiting new talent or developing existing staff, this apprenticeship helps build a workforce that can make a measurable difference to community health and wellbeing.
Is this apprenticeship right for your business?
If your organisation works to improve public health, support communities or reduce health inequalities, this apprenticeship offers an excellent workforce development solution.
Community Health and Wellbeing Workers help individuals and communities take greater control of their health and wellbeing by building confidence, identifying strengths, improving access to services and supporting positive behaviour change. They work across health, social care, local authority and voluntary sector organisations.
What will Apprentices Learn?
Apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support individuals and communities to improve their health and wellbeing.
Training combines workplace experience, professional coaching, project work, portfolio development and structured off-the-job learning. Apprentices apply their learning directly within their role, creating immediate benefits for employers and communities.
The programme is delivered in the workplace.
Programme content includes:
- The wider social determinants of health
- Health inequalities and community wellbeing
- Physical, mental and emotional health promotion
- Behaviour change approaches
- Asset-based and strengths-based working
- Community engagement and development
- Partnership working and referral pathways
- Signposting and service navigation
- Public health and prevention strategies
- Safeguarding and professional practice
- Data, information sharing and record keeping
- Legislation, policy and community health frameworks
Apprentices learn how to work alongside individuals and communities to identify unmet needs, build resilience, improve wellbeing and access appropriate support services.
Learning combines expert teaching with practical workplace application, helping apprentices make a positive impact from day one.
We'll work closely with you to ensure the programme supports both organisational priorities and community outcomes.
Qualifications included
As part of the programme apprentices will achieve:
- Pearson Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English (where required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths (where required)
These qualifications support the development of competent practitioners who can work confidently across health, care and community settings.
Entry Requirements
Apprentices should be employed in a suitable role that allows them to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the occupational standard.
Apprentices should also hold a grade 4 or equivalent in both GCSE English and maths (or Functional Skills in English and maths).
Apprentices may be required to work towards English and maths qualifications as part of their apprenticeship where appropriate. We will provide advice on the requirements that apply to your apprentice and support them throughout their learning journey.
How is the Apprentice Assessed?
Apprentices are assessed throughout the programme through workplace activities, observations, discussions and portfolio development.
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) includes:
• Observation or Demonstration of Practice
• Professional Discussion
• Knowledge Assessment
These assessment methods confirm the apprentice has achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the occupational standard.
Need Help Finding the Right Apprentice?
Our Apprenticeship Onboarding Team can support you through every stage of the recruitment process, including promoting your vacancy to prospective candidates, including talent within our existing student cohort here at the College.
Whether you're recruiting your first apprentice or expanding your workforce, we'll help you find the right candidate for your business.
Ready to get started?
If you're looking to recruit an apprentice or upskill an existing employee, our Employer Engagement Team is here to help.
Get in touch today to discuss your workforce needs, funding options and upcoming start dates.
Funding and Employer Incentives
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to recruit new talent or develop your existing workforce, with significant government funding available for eligible employers.
Our Employer Engagement Team will explain the funding and incentives available to your organisation. View our latest Apprenticeship Funding and Employer Incentives for the most up-to-date information.
Career Progression
The Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for progression across the health and care sector.
Potential progression opportunities include:
• Public Health Practitioner
• Health Improvement Officer
• Social Prescribing Team Leader
• Community Development Manager
• Health and Wellbeing Coach
• Community Engagement Lead
• Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
• Leadership and management roles
The programme helps create future community health leaders while supporting organisational workforce strategies.