Community Health & Wellbeing Worker
Turn your passion for helping people into a nationally recognised qualification. Train on the job, learn from expert health and wellbeing practitioners, and make a measurable difference in your community.
- Optional EMCC coaching accreditation
- Learn while you earn
- Nationally recognised
Built for people who improve lives
This programme suits a wide range of roles in the NHS, local government, private sector, and voluntary organisations that respond to community health and wellbeing needs. Some of the roles this programme is suited to are shown below. Hover over a role to see how it fits.
What you will learn
Our training blends experiential workshops, coaching practice, and community-based projects. You learn the models, apply them in real settings, and finish with the confidence to make a difference from day one.
Experiential workshops
Hands-on sessions exploring health coaching tools, community engagement, and wellbeing frameworks.
Community projects
Assess local health needs, explore place-based services, and work with real communities to improve outcomes.
Reflective practice
Group supervision, caseload reviews, and learning logs to deepen your understanding and track your growth.
Coaching practice
Real-time coaching with feedback and observed hours. Build practical skills you put to work immediately.
Portfolio and assessment prep
Structured support to build your evidence portfolio and prepare for the final assessment with confidence.
Full pastoral support
A dedicated tutor, programme support adviser, regular progress reviews, and guidance from onboarding to completion.
Every session is designed around one goal: you finish this programme able to improve health outcomes in your community from day one.
The TPC Health approach to learningLearning that fits around your role
Live workshops
Virtual sessions led by experienced health and wellbeing trainers. Interactive, practical, and applied.
Online learning
Self-paced modules, webinars, and resources accessible through the learning platform. Study around your work schedule.
Workplace practice
Coaching practice, community projects, and reflective learning integrated into your role.
Your dates at a glance
Key dates for the September 2026 cohort. Foundation to learning starts on 23 September 2026, with eight workshops running through to May 2027.
Foundation to Learning
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Workshop 1
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Workshop 2
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Workshop 3
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Workshop 4
Wednesday 13 January 2027
Workshop 5
Wednesday 17 February 2027
Workshop 6
Wednesday 17 March 2027
Workshop 7
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Workshop 8
Thursday 20 May 2027
September cohort starting soon. Secure your place now.
Get in touchFour stages from enrolment to qualified
Onboarding
Complete eligibility and application forms, meet your tutor for a skills assessment, and get set up on the learning platform. We tailor your learning plan to your experience and needs.
On-programme learning
A blend of workshops, webinars, coaching practice, action learning sets, and community-based projects. Off-the-job training is integrated into your role.
Gateway to Completion
You, your employer, and TPC Health meet to confirm you have met the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Your portfolio of evidence demonstrates readiness for the final assessment.
Apprenticeship Assessment
An independent assessor conducts a knowledge test, a live observation, and a structured professional discussion supported by your portfolio. Pass this and your certificate is issued.
Entry requirements
- Right to work in the UK and ordinarily resident for at least the previous three years
- Aged 16 or over
- Employed in England with a contract of 25 hours or more a week (there can be some flexibility, please contact us to discuss if you work fewer hours)
- Working under the supervision of a senior colleague for the duration of the programme
- Not in full-time education or enrolled on another government-funded programme
- Not holding a Level 4 qualification or above in a related field (assessed on a case-by-case basis)
- Workplace based in England
- Provide a named senior colleague to supervise and support the learner throughout
- Provide support and protected time for off-the-job training during working hours
- Provide regular client-facing experience (in person) during the programme
- Give unrestricted access to online health data and health promotion resources
- Enable the learner to communicate with external organisations including the NHS, charities, community groups, and local authorities
- Support collaboration with other health and care professionals and peers
How the training is funded
This programme sits on the approved register and is funded through the apprenticeship levy. Details on the occupational standard are available on the Skills England website.
Levy-paying employers
Fully funded from your levy pot. No additional cost.
Non-levy employers
Government funds 95%. Full funding may be available via the levy transfer scheme. Contact us for details.
For learners
Training costs are usually covered in full by employer and government funding. Contact us to discuss your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Your community needs you qualified
Whether you are an employer developing your team or an individual exploring funded training, we are here to help. Get in touch and we will respond within one working day.