Community Health Worker

As a Community Health Worker, you play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between healthcare services and the communities that need them most. This role not only empowers individuals to take charge of their health but also fosters healthier, more resilient communities across the UK.

Community Health Worker

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Subjects Allied to Medicine

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR10%moving to40%
THE DOOR, NOWA
THE DOOR, 20 YRSB
STARTING PAY£22,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Community Health WorkerAs a Junior CHW, you will support senior staff in delivering health education and community outreach initiatives.£22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Community Health WorkerIn this role, you will lead health programmes and work closely with community members to address health concerns.£28,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Community Health WorkerAs a Senior CHW, you will oversee projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with healthcare organisations to improve community health outcomes.£35,000

Real apprenticeship standards

Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.

L3Community health and wellbeing worker12 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.