Supervisor/Mentor Review

Working at NCS with the Challenge was multifactoral and thoroughly enjoyable. I was a supervisor and mentor, working with young adults in different environments to ensure that they followed through with the tasks and schedule we were set throughout the days. In week 1, this involved outdoor activities such as rock-climbing, camping and sailing. In week 2, this involved helping the elderly and setting up a dramatic performance. In week 3, it involved planning a project which was to be carried out a month later.

I have learnt a multitude of new skills while working at NCS with the Challenge. First and foremost, the ability to interact with young people, and lead them without being patronising was something key I learnt. Additionally, being a mentor and supervisor honed my organisational, leadership, communication and teamwork skills. It also enabled me to learn to work confidently and successfully in a certain time frame.

I thoroughly enjoyed the programme while working at NCS with the Challenge. My colleagues were incredible, all being around the same age, and being very bubble & full of life. We all got along very well, and to this date keep in touch. My work was also phenomenal, never failing to be exciting, and providing me with a vastly new skill set.

I felt very valued by everyone involved at NCS with the Challenge. My colleagues and I were constantly motivating and commending each other, as well as being rewarded by our supervisors and employers. It was an incredibly satisfying work environment, with everyone supporting each other, and ensuring that we were involved in each task as much as possible, completing it to the best of our capabilities.

The programme has been running for many years, and therefore was very well structured. We were inducted and received training over the span of two weeks, being supported by multiple different people along the process. Any difficulties we had were immediately addressed, both before starting the programme, and during the programme. Additionally, we were asked to provide feedback on our training to ensure that any faults we saw were amended for the next batch of trainees.

I received a lot of support from my training providers at NCS with the Challenge. As aforementioned, there were multiple different people training us along the way, all of whom were constantly open to queries, and aiding us with any difficulties we faced before, and during the programme. Everyone had a positive attitude, and never failed to give us the attention we needed.

The employer did not provide as much support as the training staff provided. Although the employers were involved in our induction, briefly introducing us to the programme, and telling us the different aspects of things we'd be doing; the rest of the information and training, as well as support, was given to us by training staff at NCS with the Challenge.

The salary we were rewarded by NCS with the Challenge was very handsome. All travel, social and living costs were paid for outside of London during the programme. However when inside London, I had to pay for my own social and travel costs. This was, however, as

There were lots of varied opportunities outside of work at NCS with the Challenge. In week 1, we were based in North Yorkshire, which meant that after working hours, we had a chance to explore a new and exciting area, as well as interact with and meet new people. In week 2, we were based in an area of London where we did not live, allowing us to, once again, explore a new area, and meet new people.

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This is an incredible opportunity for any young person who wishes to pick up a new skill set, all while going on exciting adventures, meeting new people, and earning a good amount of money. NCS with the Challenge is specifically tailored to the needs of young people, thus providing each person involved with key skills that they will be required to use in the real academic, social and working world.

To anyone applying for a job at NCS with the Challenge. You must ensure that you come to the interview and induction smartly dressed, as well as being very sociable and proactive. The purpose of the hiring process is to train you before you embark on your journey with them. Be willing to learn, and make sure you are always enjoying the experience.