Regional fraud Investigator Review

Item: Regional fraud Investigator at Department for Work and Pensions
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Chatham

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - 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'm a Regional Fraud Investigator into benefit fraud

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

The programme is interesting but very intense when joggling day to day work with the apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Yes I have learnt a lot about legislation, how to conduct an investigation and gather evidence legitimately. I learnt about interview techniques and tools that are available to adhere to PACE and CPIA

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Very organised and structure

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive a lot of support in being given 20% of my paid time to be use for the apprenticeship

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

I receive a lot of support and feedback.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

The qualification gives the blue print but I still need a lot of support by a mentor provided by my employer

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

Yes there are.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

Why?

I would still be on the same grade and pay after completing the apprenticeship

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

Be aware that you pay would not improve just because you complete the apprenticeship. It is however a good employer that believes in investing in their employers.

View All Company Reviews