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

Managing a staff team, completing supervisions and appraisals. organising and managing the shift. Completing rotas and handovers. On call, supporting individuals. Conducting MDT meetings and person centred reviews. managing staff performance and completing probations. back to work meetings.

10/10

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

help with existing skills, makes me realise what i do already know and building on that. Improved confidence within role in addressing difficult and challenging situations.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Ease of use of online training, trainer supportive and informative, on hand if need anything. Use of microsoft teams for meetings. Focus on wellbeing and mental health throughout programme.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised, can see exactly what needs completing and when. Due to demand of role i can sometimes need to move a deadline a day or two back which is helpful. dates of completion, can see progress made and how many hours have completed.

10/10

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

manager supportive, finds time to complete reviews and helps build knowledge for programme.

9/10

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

Trainer really good, helpfull. moved across from voyage and already completed level 2 with her. on hand if need anything explaining. very supportive.

10/10

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

Will improve existing knowledge and confidence. help to be a better leader.

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.)

no

6/10

9a. Would you recommend VOYAGE care to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

great company to work for with benefits. put people we support first.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VOYAGE care?

give it a go, most people enjoy working in this role once confident, it can be challenging at times but equally as rewarding.

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