Level 3 Community Health & Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship

Make a lasting difference in people’s lives

Community health professionals play a key role in improving wellbeing, reducing inequalities, and driving positive change across education, healthcare, housing, and local services. This Level 3 apprenticeship has been specifically developed to support those working in, or looking to work in, roles that champion preventative health and social justice.

Whether you’re just starting out, already supporting individuals and communities, or an employer aiming to build local capacity and engagement, this nationally recognised programme develops skilled, confident professionals who make a real difference on the ground.

What will I learn?

This 12-month programme builds the skills to make a real impact in community health. Each month covers a key theme, from understanding your role and building resilience to signposting support, managing referrals, and promoting healthy choices. It concludes with a hands-on community health project to put your learning into action.

What is the end outcome?

You’ll be working towards your Level 3 Community Health & Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship, which can support your career progression once qualified such as:

Community Health & Wellbeing Worker
Health Promotion Assistant
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Youth or Family Support Worker
Public Health Outreach Officer
Progression to Level 4+ study in health, care or social policy

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Learner Journey...

Over 12 months, learners will develop the key knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to complete this apprenticeship.

Month 1
Programme Induction & Understanding Your Role
Month 2
Building Community Strength & Resilience
Month 3
Signposting to Local Services and Support
Month 4
Managing Referrals and Multi-Agency Working
Month 5
Behaviour Change and Supporting Healthy Choices
Month 6
Turning Policy into Action in the Community
Month 7
Communicating Effective Health Messages
Month 8
Managing Information and Evaluating Impact
Month 9
Working Legally, Safely and Ethically
Month 10
Reflecting and Planning Your Development
Month Eleven
Community Health Project – Planning for Impact
Month Twelve
Community Health Project – Delivery & Reflection

Are you eligible?

Aged 16+ ( no upper age limit)
Have the right to work and live in the UK
Be employed in a relevant role that supports developing the apprenticeship’s knowledge, skills, and behaviours
Not currently enrolled in another government-funded programme
Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills are mandatory for learners aged 16-18 without prior achievement, and optional for those 19 and over.

How the Apprenticeship Works...

Real workplace experience alongside tutor-led sessions
1:1 mentoring and small group sessions
Portfolio development to track progress and impact
End-Point Assessment including a practical observation and professional discussion

For employers

As a cost-effective route to workforce development, this apprenticeship also supports stronger partnerships, better access to services, and lasting impact through high-quality, community-focused professional development.

What you need to know:

20% of time must be spent in off-the-job training (this could be one day or split over the school week)
If you’re annual wage bill is less than £3 million, you pay £350 towards the costs of this training, with the Government funding the remaining 95%
Apprenticeships contribute to staff retention, CPD, and improved learner outcomes
For non-levy paying employers with fewer than 50 employees who take on an apprentice (new or existing staff member) aged 16–18, or aged 19–24 with an education, health and care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and/or who have been in the care of their local authority, the government will fund 100% of the training costs.

Some of the brilliant employers we work with

Community Shop

More than just training…

We are proud to work alongside the Community Shop to deliver some courses in partnership with them. But our partnership also means that every person who studies a course with us, also gets membership to the Community Shop, giving you access to:.

Up to 70% off the RRP of groceries by shopping in a Community Shop

Fresh fruit and veg from 20p

Access to essential Community Hub training and development opportunities

Tasty and affordable meals, as well as family cooking courses via their Community Kitchen