Support worker Review

Day to day support of vulnerable individuals. Tasks include: Cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene (dependant), medication administration, assistant out in the community, protecting finances, person centred communication, activities, promoting independence, undertaking mandatory training (first aid, fire safety, food safety, health and safety - COSHH) following all establishments policies and procedures, correct documentation, assistant with appointments.

I have learnt a lot of new skills along the way: Dealings with challenging behaviours (mental health), patients, redirecting efficiently, restraint, effective communication, how to prioritise, cooking skills, maths, english, time management, how to lead, take responsibility of any errors, self growth, confidence, empathy and knowing I have full potential to reach desired goals.

Everyday is a learning day. I really enjoyed the courses content - so relavant and has great importance to become the best health and social care professional. Along with improving my Maths and English as an added bonus. My trainer is amazing - effective communication, goes above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable, confident and prepared.

Granted there is a lot of modules but do feel that questions can be repeated in percific set modules. Questions could be combined in my opinion to save on repetition, time and energy. Other than this I believe the programme is well structured and has the right content learners should learn to become a better health and social care professional.

This is dependent on day/ time and staffing rotas. Generally everything covered is apart of our job role and should be aware of and carrying out on a day to day basis. I do feel more support is required -Better facilities for training purposes that are face to face. When it comes to reviews there is no discussion between employers and employees for clarification/ ways of improvement. Reviews from employers are only covered in 1.1s with trainer and learner (which can defeat the purpose on occasions as the trainer did not write the review).

Always on hand when support is required. Explanation of course content and structure is on point. Always prepares you for the next step/ test. Upbeat positive energy making you feel the same way, even when you think you cannot. Professional, reliable and friendly. Effective communication skills and wants you to succeed.

I have learnt so much on this journey, skills that really help within the health and social care setting. I am more that competent of fulfilling my job role as I progress through this qualification. I Feel that anything I put my mind to I can achieve and then some. I am so thankful.

The company is holding an event shedding light upon those that make the company work and goes above and beyond (all titles - workers of the company). It is something I am very much looking forward to. Every year we celebrate many occasions with parties and fancy dress for all those apart of the service.

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Excellent training programmes, some are mandatory and other are for those who want it, furthering knowledge, experience and career. What's great about the company is that everyone has the opportunity to climb the ranks, if they are committed, competent and the will to do so. It is an amazing starting point for anyone who lacks confidence and knowledge.

Work hard and you will be rewarded. Supporting vulnerable individuals won't make you a millionaire, but what's money when you have job satisfaction, supporting others to live their best life possible and are able to further you knowledge of person centred care and support. If you don't care then the health and social setting isn't your calling.