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Lifeways

Support Worker Review

at Lifeways

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Preston

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Support Worker, very diverse work, from personal care, household task, going on activities in the community and to medical appointments with service users
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much. Lots of support from my trainer and good online learning platform.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, developed existing ones, mainly legislation, mental capacity and organisation.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very good and at a good pace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My service manager gave me the adequate support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All the one I need, very professional and always available.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It help improve and consolidate the knowledge and thinking about applying for the next level
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not a lot. Some Christmas parties, etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lifeways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very rewarding job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lifeways?
Be willing to learn and be flexible.
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