Support worker Review
at Priory Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Poole, Dorset
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Support worker - ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities are able to live their lives to the fullest. This involves personal care, cooking meals, daily living skills, medication administration, activities, attending health related appointments and creating goals for individuals to achieve
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme, although i have been through some difficult times at home preventing me from developing as much as i would like
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - i have become more educated in admin related things, like safeguarding, medication, support plans
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Its very well organised and structured, no changes needed from my point of view
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get as much support that my employer is able to give me. I am allowed time at work to complete parts of my apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is extremely helpful and is able to help me on most occasions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training provider has given me a wider view on how much goes into making protocols and procedures
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
No there is not, but we do have social events for special occasions (like christmas)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Priory Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are understanding and care about individuals, not just money
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Priory Group?
Go into this job with an open mind and be accepting towards everyone. There are many different cultures and diversities in this line of work.
