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

Assessing service users needs, arranging care packages completing capacity assessments arranging care home placements

9/10

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

Yes i have learnt academic skills with writing reflecting skills and feel more confident when completing more complex assessments. Have had opportunity to shadow other workers in alternative areas to my normal work place.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Wide range of topics all taught in different ways

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured

8/10

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

Moderate support but could be better always very busy and hard to pin down to make time with me.

6/10

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

Very well supported

8/10

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

Makes me a more holistic practitioner

9/10

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.)

No

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Wigan Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for and enjoy my job. Friendly staff.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wigan Council?

Display Wigan behaviours and positive attitude

Social care officer Review

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Apprentice Social Worker