Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship standard
Applies to England
Detail of outcome
皇冠体育app Community Health and Wellbeing Worker standard has been revised based on feedback received from the consultation.
皇冠体育app full standard will be published on the when it has been approved for delivery.
Detail of feedback received
We received a total of 67 responses from a range of organisations and individuals, including:
- central government organisations
- local authorities
- NHS Trusts
- professional bodies
- universities, training providers and colleges
- voluntary organisations
- general practice
Original consultation
Consultation description
Occupation summary
皇冠体育app role of a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker is to respond to the needs of individuals and their communities, however the needs present, to improve their health and reduce inequalities. To do this the workers will need to:
- focus on the causes of poor health and wellbeing in the broadest sense (causes of the causes), and by taking a holistic 鈥榳hole person鈥� approach regarding physical, mental, emotional and social health and wellbeing and resilience
- understand the services or support that can help to address the needs and what is available in their local area
This occupation is found in different organisations, commissioned by a range of agencies including local government, the NHS, and other funders such as voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. 皇冠体育appy work closely with health services, local government and voluntary sector organisations in their everyday work.
皇冠体育app Occupational Standard
皇冠体育app oversees the development, approval and publication of apprenticeship standards. 皇冠体育app is detailed on the institute鈥檚 website.
We are seeking feedback on the Occupational Standard for this apprenticeship, which describes the 鈥榢nowledge, skills and behaviours鈥� (KSBs) required to be competent in the role. 皇冠体育appse KSBs will form the basis of the apprentice鈥檚 on and off-the-job training.
皇冠体育app criteria mean that the standard must:
- Be completed in line with their template.
- Describe an occupation that is defined and distinct (with minimum overlap with other apprenticeship standards).
- Use high-level descriptors rather than providing a detailed curriculum.
皇冠体育app draft Occupational Standard is on the Skills for Health (HASO) website with the consultation, please read this before responding. 皇冠体育app site also has full details of apprenticeships commonly used in the health sector.