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Health care support worker Review

at AMG Nursing and Care Services

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Lawton St, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6EX, UK

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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
To provide care within clients homes, assisting with washing, dressing, medication and reablement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have really enjoyed working towards my diploma. My tutor is always a phone call away and she has set reasonable and manageable amounts of work throughout! She is very down too earth and approachable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have enjoyed completing my diploma and have learnt more about a senior role and will find this very useful in the future. I have learned about Person centred care which I am passionate about. I have complete additional online maths sessions to gain FSM at level 2.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Excellent. I have always known what I
Need to do and timescale set to do this, ‘Bud’ is very easy to Navigate, upload work and to see deadlines.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Throughout the diploma you’re expected to complete this in your own time.
Work have been happy to put me forward to complete the diploma; however, there isn’t an
Allocated paid day to complete diploma related coursework.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Amazing support! I have really enjoyed training with paragon.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I definitely feel I have more in-depth
Knowledge, this will help
Me to Feel more confident when applying
For more senior roles in the future.
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AMG Nursing and Care Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love my job at AMG. It’s very fast paced and I like to keep busy, the hours can be long. The training is very Good, it’s well paid and the staff are lovely.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AMG Nursing and Care Services?
If you need a contracted job then this probably isn’t the job for you. We can have quieter periods, and during this
Time your income will be reduced.
You must be reliable, happy to travel and have excellent communication skills.
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