Service Manager Review
at Cygnet Health Care
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Management Consulting
Poole, Dorset
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Managing a 9 bed residential for young adults with learning disability & autism
Running of the home - Management of resident care packages & management of staff
Running of the home - Management of resident care packages & management of staff
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Program is great - Plenty of feedback & support with my chosen diploma. My first tutor was really lovely & extremely helpful. Supported me well & was very understanding around the demands of my job role. Just got a second tutor who also seems really nice too.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a lot. Previous roles were not as full on as this one - now controlling larger budgets & dealing with more staff issues & disciplinary procedures.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised during the time of having a tutor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get a lot of support from my employer & I know if I call I can get further support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
During the time of having a tutor support was always there. There was a short time that I didn't have a tutor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I learn so much along the way from both my service, my employer & My training provider.
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
Lots of networking events - My employer has their own networking & I am also a member of skills for care so get a lot of support from them too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cygnet Health Care to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its very organised - well planned & has a lot of experienced staff. Staff have high morals & similar work ethics to myself so it just works. They take care of their staff & there is much respect amongst us.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cygnet Health Care?
Just come & work for us - You would love it too. Although a huge organisation, it is well organised & has a lot of staff at different levels to support you in need. The company put a lot in & its heartfelt centre radiates Integrity, care & respect to all.
