Residential Childcare Worker Review
at Paragon Skills
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Taunton, Somerset
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Residential childcare worker involves safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying this programme so far, the content is valuable and vital to my role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have just started the course and am learning lots about the childcare system.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good structure of elearning, workshop and consolidation activities
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer discusses my progress with me at my monthly supervisions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I am being supported by my trainer to complete tasks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think this will be vital to my role and help build my knowledge of the childcare system
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
I could find out about networking events but have not done so far
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
to build knowledge in your chosen field
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?
to begin your consolidation activities alongside your elearning
