Residential child care worker Review

by Dove adolescent services

Rating

10/10

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

I work in a children's home looking after young children aged from 8 to 18 and make sure they have all their basic needs and to promote them to engage in a range of activities and education and to also create a caring and naturing environment

10/10

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

How to communicate with professionals

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy been hands on and making sure that bothered young people I care for feel like they have a sense of belonging.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised

10/10

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

I receive the right amount of support needed and can always ask for additional support if needed

10/10

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

I can talk openly about my feelings and expess anything I feel I carnt express to my employer.

10/10

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

I do t think it makes a difference as I am more hands on then doing online course work but I can also use theory's I have learnt to help at the same time.

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.)

Additional training to work along side my diploma

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Dove adolescent services to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As its a good environment to work it and such a rewarding job role

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dove adolescent services?

Make sure you expect the unexpected