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

as port of my role everyday I support residents with all personal care needs and dressing I always offer choice . I assist with meals and feeding. when residents ask to go on walks in the garden or to the shops I am always up for going and in our care home we have chickens which I take residents to collect the eggs which they enjoy getting fresh air and getting to see the chickens .

8/10

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

I have learnt some new kills such as safeguarding and I have been on dementia training this is helped me support our residents living with dementia I have completed lots of training on anchor eLearning computer system . I have also completed my care certifcate which is an induction into health and social care

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my programme I get to work aside experienced work members who have supported me in developing into a confident care assistant my tutor comes every month to help and push me to get my level 2 diploma . as I really love getting that warm feeling after knowing I have helped someone .

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I applied online then they rang to attend a interview then they kept intouch with me until my dbs and reference came then I attended my anchor induction then I started in the care home next day after a month my tutor came to introduce herself and start me on the qualification

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

at the work place I have done shadow shifts and was given a buddy to be showen what to do I also have a mentor who is an ex apprentice then my apprentice advisor comes every 6 weeks but always available by text or email I also have support by deputy and manger

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

my tutor is very helpful she vists once a month she will exsplain in detail whats going to happen and whats next then she leaves me work to complete before her next visit I can always get through to her if I need before next visit if I have any problems

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

it has given me a better understanding and knowledge of my role with regards to how present my self in a professional manner how to communicate with residents and staff members. how to understand and deal with difficult situations and for example when residents ask to go home I have been showen how to deal with it.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

we have regular gym sessions where we take the residents to and we have a weekly shop we take residents to tescos and for a coffee after. if residents suggest ideas we look in to it so we can make it happen and take them to what they want to do

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Anchor Trust to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

anchor is a very good welcoming home from doing my apprenticeship I feel I have not only improved my working skills but also I have growen as a person I feel I have matured and gained confidence not being afraid to voice my opinion if I am worried or concerned about anything

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

don't be afraid to ask questions, asking for help if I am unsure of what to do . to always right notes on what you have learnt or seen to pass on to someone don't stand back get straight involved its the best way to learn and develop yourself

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