Head of Domiciliary Care Review
at Bupa
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Manage Dom Care Team in a BUPA Care Village setting for assisted living residents in their own homes. Support the wider village in day to day management including part of Duty Manager rota throughout the year to cover weekends and bank holidays
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme is required as part of being registered manager for the service. It is interesting to revisit skills and build further knowledge around the role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed current skill base and learnt new skills with different policies and processes including new software for BUPA.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Seems to be well structured, software is a little repetitive but tutor is very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I am supported to generally take my study day however the current pressures of the job take priority on a weekly basis.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor is excellent and keeps me updated and in touch she has also been very understanding of our current situation in care with no staff on a daily basis
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification supports the role I am doing and further informs skills around management and regulation.
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
Not yet
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bupa to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend my workplace but with the caveat on understanding the top heavy approach and average to poor pay structure and no sick pay - other companies may offer more locally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bupa?
Every day is a new day and will come with its own challenges
