RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
Lifeways

Team Leader Review

at Lifeways

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Norwich

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I support the PWS to live ordinary lives, I lead and support others in a team, I complete supervisions and i am in charge of the efficient running of the home.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
When i first started i didn't complete work on time and i did ask for support and for extra time due to COVID-19 and this was denied, i then was struggling until [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was assigned to me, She then really motivated me to complete the course.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt more about legislations and how to work in a more person centred way, offering choice and promoting more independence

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
At first not very good, but [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was assigned and made this more of a pleasurable experience, and action plan was put in pace and weekly visits were implemented to support me to finish the course
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was supported to complete training and on-going development, i was given time to complete visits
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
At first very little support was given but when i was assigned [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] she really supported me to complete my course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have learnt valuable skills and information such as legislations which i can implement in my work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I attend monthly team leader meetings, We have a yearly BBQ to socialise which includes games

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lifeways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lifeways is a good company and provides support to its support staff and quality care is provided good CQC report
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lifeways?
Understand to complex needs, requires resilience and good communication skillls
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.