Community Health Workers
Code: 21-1094.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Communicable Disease Liaison
Community Health Coordinator
Community Health Outreach Worker
Community Health Program Coordinator
Community Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep)
Community Health Promoter
Community HIV Education Specialist (Community Human Immunodeficiency Virus Education Specialist)
Community Navigator
Community Nutrition Educator
Health Program Specialist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
- Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
- Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Office suite software
Google Workspace software
Microsoft Office software
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Data base user interface and query software
Client databases
Microsoft Access
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
looking for ways to help people
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Health
medicine and dentistry
therapy and counseling
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Optimism
Sincerity
Empathy
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Community Health Workers
Salaries for a Community Health Workers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Community Health Workers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Community Health Workers include: Google Workspace software, Microsoft Office software, Zoom, Client databases, Microsoft Access. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Community Health Workers is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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