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Head of Benefits Review

at London Borough of Waltham Forest

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Finance

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I'm the head of benefits in which I provide strategy to a service of 50 for the processing of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Discretionary Schemes, Local Welfare Assistance, Financial Assessments of Adult Social Care and Corporate Debt Recovery
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have very much enjoyed the challenge

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt new skills and continue to develop

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The right amount
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I work autonomously and not request much support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
no, not really.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend London Borough of Waltham Forest to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The development opportunities are great
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Borough of Waltham Forest?
To take advantage of the development opportunities
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