Assistant Practitioner Review
at Norfolk County Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Social Work
Norwich
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
- Carrying out assessments under the Care Act 2014
- Signposting to community resources.
- Arranging services to meet eligible needs (to include home care, residential care, and direct payments).
- Making preliminary safeguarding enquiries, ensure interim safety plans are in place and completing safeguarding planning discussions.
- Completing CHC checklists and supporting with DST meetings.
- Signposting to community resources.
- Arranging services to meet eligible needs (to include home care, residential care, and direct payments).
- Making preliminary safeguarding enquiries, ensure interim safety plans are in place and completing safeguarding planning discussions.
- Completing CHC checklists and supporting with DST meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I loved the workshops and the topics covered, being able to engage with colleagues in my cohort has made the learning experience much better. I have access to my supervisor who is always available and happy to help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, the course has helped me grow in confidence, being able to take on complex work and it has highlighted the importance of MCA when it comes to safeguarding adults and the importance of not confusing executive dysfunction and MCA.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very fairly organised, 1:1 support is available whenever needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is fully supportive and I am allowed time off during the week to do my studies.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My supervisor is always available and I can reach out to her at any given time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training has allowed me to take on more complex cases and to be able to apply for further training in the career I want to do.
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
Not at the moment
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a brilliant organisation to work for, it offers learning opportunities and flexible working which makes it easier for career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Be yourself, NCC if fair in their selection process.
