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Department for Work and Pensions

Enhanced Review Officer Review

at Department for Work and Pensions

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Ipswich

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

2.1 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
1.6/5 - 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
I investigate Universal Credit claim for fraudulent activity. I preview cases & interview claimants.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I have not enjoyed any of the program

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. Many new skills have been learnt.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Extremely poor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
My immediate Mangers have been supportive. Organisation poor
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
At all times my trainers have been very good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
minimal
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
few & rare & too far to travel

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
No
Why?
Its my employer. A very different relationship to a friend!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Work life balance is amazing. Pension is the best. Pay for the role is poor compared to private sector
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