Civil Servant Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Plymouth
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Fraud investigator, investigating alleged benefit fraud.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Finding the apprenticeship both very useful and enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Both. Learning new skills with each module and cementing current knowledge and skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised with support from both line manager and the course lecturer.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Full support from both the line manager and the organisation as a whole.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I feel I could ask my training provider for as much support as I need and they have been very helpful so far with the help that I have needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am not long into the apprenticeship but already I am learning really relevant skills and knowledge that support my current role.
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
There is a sports and social group (Hassra) which runs trips and sporting events both locally and nationally.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
DWP is very supportive of the person, whatever their characteristic. They seem committed to want the best for their employees and support them well in all aspects.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Do not hesitate and once in make the most of the opportunities offered. The more you put into something, the more you get out!
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