Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship

By undertaking this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective Community Health and Wellbeing Worker. Specifically, you will learn to:

• Work collaboratively with individuals and communities to identify and address health and wellbeing needs, aiming to improve health, prevent ill-health, and reduce inequalities.

• Address the underlying causes of poor health by adopting a holistic approach—considering physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of wellbeing.

• Build on the strengths of individuals, groups, and communities, empowering them to make positive changes in their health and wellbeing.

• Understand and make use of local services and resources, signposting people to appropriate support, and identifying gaps in provision where necessary.

• Establish and maintain relationships with local organisations, groups, and agencies to support community health initiatives.

• Enable individuals and communities to address unmet needs and improve access to support, especially in areas where services may be lacking.

• Operate autonomously while adhering to legal and ethical standards, implementing strategies and policies that promote health and wellbeing.

• Manage data, keep accurate records, and use information to inform interventions.

• Deliver practical health and wellbeing interventions in a variety of settings—including education, healthcare, housing, and community environments—tailoring support to the needs of specific groups.

• Apply behavioural science techniques to help people build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to overcome health-related challenges.

• Work in partnership with people, actively listening and building trust, to co-produce solutions and connect them with the best available support.

• Identify and help remove barriers that prevent individuals from accessing local resources or existing services, and provide guidance in navigating complex health and care systems.

• Collaborate with public, private, and voluntary sector organisations to fill service gaps, initiate new activities, and develop local support networks.

• Contribute to tackling health inequalities by working with leading agencies and engaging with under-served communities.

• Use and be responsible for various resources, including equipment, materials, and small local budgets, as part of your role.

Through practical experience and engagement with a variety of stakeholders, you’ll be equipped to support individuals and communities across different sectors—such as education, healthcare, housing, and employment—ultimately empowering people to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

No formal entry requirements; however, we recommend taking Maths and English as part of the programme (if not already held at grade 4 or equivalent) if you want to progress onto higher-level apprenticeships/Degree courses.

Functional skills in line with apprenticeship funding rules.

The course is delivered over a 12-month period with 3-month window for end point assessment. Apprentices will be expected to attend monthly workshops, both face to face and online. Assessment activities will also take place within the workplace supported by the assessment team. End Point Assessment will take place at the end of the apprenticeship and once completed a final grade will be awarded by the independent assessment organisation.

Apprentices will have the option to progress further onto level 4 & 5 apprenticeship programmes within Care & Health sectors. This apprenticeship carries 48 UCAS points that can be used as credit-building for learners looking to move onto registered health pathways such as Occupational Therapy.

UCAS credits can be built up to meet the tariff for a range of degree pathways, such as Social Work and Public Health, where previously completed courses or future learning also carry UCAS points.

Apprenticeship funded