Social Work Apprenticeship Review
at Norfolk County Council
Degree 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!
4.5/5
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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
Working in base team where you will understand the role that you are training for. There are many shadowing opportunities with other department's too so a wide range of experiences on offer.
1 day a week will be spent at university.
1 day a week will be spent at university.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Greatly, starting on the course has been a great experience so far, and I'm looking forward to my future progression
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, gaining valuable experience helps to increase a set of skills that are useful as a social worker. These are discussed within our learning environment too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There were a few teething problems at the beginning but these were quickly ironed out by the staff involved.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Great amount of support is offered, through different supervisions, reviews and also reflective spaces.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We complete a day a week which is valuable learning time, which we can then apply to our practice.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I do think this helps incredibly, especially spending time with the other learners, sharing experiences within our different practices. This increases the knowledge and skills we learn.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not many, however there may be opportunities I am unaware of. There are many extra-curricular activities within the university side.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have very little issues working within our local authority. Everything seems to be well managed, and there are many different support teams available to us,
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
None come to mind.
