Community Health & Wellbeing Worker
Build the skills to improve health outcomes in your community. A 12 to 14-month programme combining hands-on workplace learning with expert-led training from TPC Health.
What you need to know
This apprenticeship develops health and wellbeing workers who address the root causes of poor health and reduce inequalities. You will take a whole-person approach, covering physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Who benefits from this apprenticeship
Some of the roles benefiting from this programme include:
Connect people to non-clinical services and community-based support.
Help individuals set and work towards personal health and lifestyle goals to support self management.
Support individuals and communities with health advice, education, and access to care.
Assist families facing challenges like housing, poverty, or substance misuse.
Guide individuals through health, care, or voluntary services.
Link people to local services and activities to reduce isolation.
Support young people’s development through mentoring and engagement.
Work with communities to build capacity and drive local change.
Support individuals to access services and navigate life transitions.
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 EPA prep
Structured support to build your evidence portfolio and prepare for the final apprenticeship assessment with confidence.
Full pastoral support
A dedicated tutor, programme support adviser, regular progress reviews, and guidance from onboarding to completion.
How the apprenticeship works
Four clear stages take you from enrolment to qualification.
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. 20% of your working hours go to off-the-job training, integrated into your role.
Gateway review
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 interview supported by your portfolio. Pass this and your apprenticeship certificate is issued.
Interested in this apprenticeship?
Whether you are an employer looking to develop your team or an individual exploring apprenticeship routes, we are here to help. Get in touch and a member of our team will respond within one working day.
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