Apprentice care assistant Review

by Anchor Trust

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Providing care to residents which involves assisting them to dress wash pad changes feeding and getting up and into bed

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Learnt lots of skills and training including manual handling and use of hoists. Developed skills such as using teamwork with colleagues.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is very enjoyable as I'm working with people I like and am supported with any needs

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Anchor Trust?

Very valued as I am often asked to come in and work extra as I am trusted to follow the main care role

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well structured as I know everything that is needed of me and what order to do it. I'm provided with materials to help progress.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I am supported in every way including online support to look at policies and colleagues help answer questions.managers answer concerns and my tutor helps re assure me

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My managers help me in every way possible and often provide meetings to ask any problems I have.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My apprentice salary was very low for the work I did but I was able to increase it to the minimum care wage as I essentially did the job of a carer

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I can now get any care role at hospitals or homes and can continue to improve and go up the career ladder

10/10

9. Would you recommend Anchor Trust to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I've done well with my career by working there and I believe others can also do so as there are lots of opportunities

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Anchor Trust?

Consider the pay when you start as at first it may not seem an issue. Also consider whether you are able to provide personal care as you will have to cope with bodily fluids and emotional problems that could arise