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Community Health Worker
As a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Scotland, ye play a vital role in connectin healthcare services tae the community. Yer work involves educatin folk aboot health issues, promotin wellness, and linkin them tae necessary resources. This career is perfect for those passionate aboot makin a difference in people's lives and improvin public health outcomes.
No degree needed for many routes
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Curious about being a community health worker? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
In Scotland, Community Health Workers are essential in promotin health education and preventive care within communities. Ye'll engage wi diverse populations, providin support and resources tailored tae their specific needs. Yer role may involve conductin health screenings, facilitatin workshops, and collaboratin wi healthcare providers tae ensure individuals receive comprehensive care. This position requires strong communication skills and a deep understandin o community dynamics.
1Conduct health education sessions in local communities.
2Assist individuals in navigatin healthcare services and resources.
3Collect and analyse data tae identify community health trends.
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Community Health Worker
£22,000
Degree in Health or Social Care
As a Junior CHW, ye'll support senior staff in deliverin health education and community outreach initiatives.
02
Building up
Mid-Level Community Health Worker
£28,000
Experience in community health
In this role, ye'll lead health programmes and work closely wi community members tae address health concerns.
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At the top
Senior Community Health Worker
£35,000
Proven expertise in community health
As a Senior CHW, ye'll oversee projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate wi healthcare organisations tae improve community health outcomes.
Degrees that lead here via Subjects Allied to Medicine
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The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
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Adult Nursing
University of Chester
Adult Nursing
Roehampton University
Apprenticeships that lead here
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Digital community manager
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Level 4 · Higher2 yrs
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NHS
The National Health Service is the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK.
Public Health Scotland
An executive agency focusin on public health.
Local Authorities
Local councils providin various community health services.
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