Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am responsible for the day to day management and compliance of a registered children's home providing short break care for disabled children and young people. This is a service commissioned by the local authority.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have had the opportunity to develop upon my practice as a manager and also have more opportunities to reflect on day to day practice to enable me to enhance my knowledge

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have now completed it and it has allowed me to progress within the organisation because I now have a recognised qualification within my field

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I found that the end part was perhaps the most difficult in terms of filling the gaps and would have liked these to have been more built in as i went.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The support has been limited and i have had to be very disciplined in my work to achieve my qualification as I have needed to manage my own time effectively around my work related duties.

    5/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • i have had regular contact with my tutor throughout the course.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It is a mandatory aspect of the role I hold under the regulations for the service

    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

    2/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Barnardo's to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • i believe in our basis and values within the organisation.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnardo's?
  • to be ready to be enthusiastic and prepared to learn along the way.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Social Work

Banbury

November 2023


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