People Development Officer Review
at Barnsley Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Teaching
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.8/5
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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
I work as part of a training team to teach new skills & also refresher courses to existing staff and also external learners. Our courses include first aid, customer services, recruitment and selection and moving and handling
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I was what you might call an unwilling participant, I took on the apprenticeship as part of a service transformation within my organisation. That said, I have quite enjoyed the sessions and the support from the Ioda team has been really good.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My apprenticeship has allowed me to understand the actions of both my organisation and also my line manager along with the reasons for her decisions.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well structured, there are set dates for workshops, tasks that go alongside each workshop, deadlines for each task to be completed and lots of opportunities to speak with a designated coach.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I don't think I'd have been able to do it without the support from my line manager. I only work part time so my fear was that I'd fall behind but she's been so supportive, giving me time during my work hours and helping me think of examples to use.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My coach is a lovely lady, she's really knowledgeable, she will explain anything that you might not understand,. There is also always a response from the IODA team to answer any queries.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is helping me to better understand how we function as a team in order to bring about the vision for our borough and the decisions that are made in order to best do this.
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
Yes I believe so but I've not attended any
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnsley Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for Barnsley Council since 2002. There are so many good reasons, we have flexible working, good holidays, progression and development are actively encouraged too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnsley Council?
I would encourage them to do their homework in terms of the vision and goals of the organisation.
