Course Overview
Our Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship gives you the skills and knowledge to support individuals and communities, improve wellbeing, and tackle health inequalities. You will learn how to build strong relationships, deliver practical interventions, and connect people to the right local services.
This course is perfect for people working in the charity sector who want to make a real difference in their communities while gaining a recognised qualification.
About the role
Community Health and Wellbeing Workers are vital frontline staff who work directly with people and communities to improve health and wellbeing. They build trusted relationships, deliver practical support, and connect people to services across areas such as housing, finances, education, and employment.
They work in partnership with local organisations to reduce health inequalities, strengthen community support, and help people lead healthier, more independent lives. The role focuses on early support, community engagement, and creating positive, lasting change.
What you’ll learn
Throughout this apprenticeship, you will cover:
- Health and wellbeing principles
- Community engagement and partnership working
- Practical interventions and behaviour change
- Professional practice, including safeguarding, and effective communication.
Ideal for…
- People working in charity, community, or voluntary roles who want to build their skills
- Those supporting individuals or groups with health and wellbeing needs
- Anyone passionate about reducing inequalities and helping communities thrive
- Individuals looking to progress into more specialist or senior roles
Information for employers
This apprenticeship helps you develop a skilled and confident workforce who can deliver effective, person-centred support in the community. Your staff will learn practical ways to improve wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and strengthen links with local organisations.
It supports staff development, improves service quality, and helps you retain people who are committed to making a difference.
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Duration & Delivery
The apprenticeship typically runs over 18-24 months
Learning is delivered through a blended approach combining tutor-led sessions, guided independent study, and structured workplace application.
Your tutor will provide one-to-one support throughout the programme.
As part of the apprenticeship requirements, learners complete a minimum of six hours per week of off-the-job learning. This doesn’t mean time away from your role entirely, as much of this learning can be integrated into real community-based activities and reflective practice.
Entry Requirements
- Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
- Commitment to 20% off-the-job training.
- Experience or interest in community support roles is desirable.
Assessment
Assessment is based on demonstrating real competence in your role, rather than simply passing written exams.
Throughout the programme, apprentices build a portfolio of workplace evidence that showcases their impact in supporting individuals and communities. This may include case reflections, engagement planning, partnership work and examples of behaviour change support.
At the End-Point-Assessment stage, apprentices complete:
- Multiple-choice test
- Demonstration of practice
- A professional discussion with an independent assessor
This ensures that learners leave the programme confident, capable and fully competent in delivering community wellbeing support.
Progression
On completion, apprentices may progress into:
- Senior Community Connector roles
- Social Prescribing Coordinator positions
- Community Development roles within local authorities
- Leadership roles within voluntary organisations
The apprenticeship also provides a strong foundation for further study in community development, public health or social care pathways.
