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Five Rivers Child Care

Deputy Manager Review

at Five Rivers Child Care

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Teaching

Salisbury

Review Submitted: March 2023

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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role is to care for children and to support the adults I work alongside, to provide love and care with teaching our children life skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying this so far. The work I'm doing is showing I know more than I think I do and at the same time has opened my eyes to how the care system works.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Then new things I have taking on is that I know more than I think I do.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I must say my trainer is clear open and honest. If I have needed any help she is always happy to help. If there is something I don't understand she will reword it until I do fully understand.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I am given time within my day to complete work and also given time within my day to take part in sessions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we meet once a mth but if I need any help she is always ready to help in any way she can. I can call or email if I need to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
This has helped with making me understand I know more than I think I do, but there is still lots more to know.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes Im also doing my maths and english.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Five Rivers Child Care to a friend?
Yes
Why?
We are one big family that looks after each other. The children we have in our home are some of the most loving caring children I have come across.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Five Rivers Child Care?
If you really want to change a child's life then please join our team. However, we are nothing like Tracy Beaker!!!
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