Leadership and Management Development Trainer Review

by Anchor Trust

Rating

9/10

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

I am a leadership and management development trainer and day to day I lead on projects and initiatives which develop our leaders to manage people and enable them to deliver great care. I am also involved in design and delivery of learning for this group.

9/10

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

I have gained lots of new skills in the role. My eLearning design and video production skills have both come on since starting the role. This has been through self directed learning and attending formal externally delivered training courses.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am finding the programme challenging as it involves a fair bit of assignment completion which is tough but my tutor is supporting me really well to achieve this qualification

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Anchor Trust?

I feel very valued by Anchor. Recognition for a job well done comes from all parts of the business which is really encouraging. We are also very keen to be externally recognised for the work we do and are encouraged to enter for external awards which is very encouraging.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction was very indepth, and in some ways a little bit too much but I understand why all the information needed to be covered. I have learnt a little via my tutor but all in all it's been very much based on me confirming my already existing knowledge and experience. The support meetings with my tutor are very useful and she has been great at encouraging me to continue with the programme when I was at one point ready to give it up.

9/10

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

My tutor is readily available and we have regular meetings. I have received lots of guidance and support on completing sections which I wasn't too clear on and she always comes with a positive attitude.

9/10

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

My manager is very supportive to allow me to attend the regular meetings. I have a colleague who is also completing the same qualification which is useful to be able to bounce ideas off.

8/10

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

Costs in attending and completing the course are minimal as the college is based a 5 min walk away from my place of work and I am allowed to attend meetings during work time.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

The college offer lots of opportunities to develop outside of work but they are not always linked to the programme I am involved in. I am able to attend internal events to increase my knowledge and shadow other managers to gain other perspectives

9/10

9. Would you recommend Anchor Trust to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly and welcoming environments, good development opportunities and a feeling of contributing to a worth while sector and knowing that it's a not for profit is very appealing.

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

Get to know what we are all about. Know how your role contributes to the overall aim of Anchor to give our customers happy living for the years ahead.