Community Health Worker
10AI 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.
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CAREERMASH (SCO)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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, ye'll support senior staff in deliverin health education and community outreach initiatives.£22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Community Health WorkerIn this role, ye'll lead health programmes and work closely wi community members tae address health concerns.£28,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Community Health WorkerAs a Senior CHW, ye'll oversee projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate wi healthcare organisations tae improve community health outcomes.£35,000
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The degree route
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Real apprenticeship standards
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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.
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