Project Area Manager Review
at Somerset Care
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Property Management, Project Management
Somerset, UK
Review Submitted: October 2024
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3/5
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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
Recently promoted from a residential peripatetic manager to the role of project area manager. Within my role i have been supporting with the decommissioning of service, rolling out new software programmes and supporting migration of systems into a new service added to our portfolio of homes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am really enjoying the programme, i have been well supported my by tutor to resolve some early teething problems. Such as workshops not being attended and cancelled by the tutor last minute. My first workshop has been cancelled 3 times.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Have been undertaking self reflection and looking closely at a personal development plan. Very early days in the role and within the apprenticeship. Looking forward to my first workshop.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Tutor has been great - Only let done has been the poor management of the training workshops and these not been delivered at the times they have been scheduled.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very supported - All reviews requested for my personal development pack has been completed timely. Support the sign up process. line manager provides monthly review meeting to discuss my progression and any additional support that maybe required. Study days also granted.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Course tutor very good and supportive - always follows through on action points following our review meetings and responds to message communications submitted on BUD platform promptly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very well - reflecting on own practice to create a personal development plan of future progression. Identifying my strengths and weakness and creating smart action plans.
Using my new knowledge and skills on communication to effectively lead a meeting with SLT members
Using my new knowledge and skills on communication to effectively lead a meeting with SLT members
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
I Currently play netball in a social league to which my organisation sponsors.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Somerset Care to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive and responsive tutor. Quality recourse provided to help you along the way.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Somerset Care?
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