Residential Child Care Worker Review

by Five Rivers Child Care

Rating

8.2/10

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

Ensuring we are supporting and providing our children with a safe and secure environment to develop and achieve in.

10/10

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

I have learnt more about legislation and how my role links to them.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed learning and reminding myself about things I already knew.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure could have been better as at the end, there were things that needed to be completed but not linked to anything and nothing when in order.

7/10

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

I received support but would be more beneficial if they gave us more time as it can be difficult to manage with keyworker documents, work related tasks and personal life.

8/10

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

A lot, Phyl was easy to talk to and always offered help if I needed it.

8/10

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

Just helps you to learn and understand more about why we do this job as well as why it's important.

8/10

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.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Five Rivers Child Care to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

As it's a well paid job and our managers support is and offer support throughout your time in Fountain House.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Five Rivers Child Care?

Be confident and yourself!