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Care assistant Review

at Care UK Limited

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Lowestoft

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

2 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

2/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
1.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Night carer taking care of the elderly, dementia and nursing in a nursing home.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It was difficult with that changes of tutor, not being set work and due to covud restrictions I never saw a tutor.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Developed existing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Did not get set work. Worked mainly on my own accord. No support from management. Had to make a complaint.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
None
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
First several tutors gave little to no support. After complaining I had an amazing tutor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Care UK Limited to a friend?
No
Why?
No support from management. Only negative feedback. Do not understand that night workers sleep during the day. Little communication. Communicate over social media or text messages. Messages always have a negative tone. Rude management.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Care UK Limited?
Do not do it unless you enjoy being spoken down to. Apply for nights as you avoid management and the day and night shift divide.
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