PCSO Review
at Northumbria Police
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Prison Officer
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Diary call backs, engaing with the community, helping resolve neighbour disputes, pop plans, submitting intelligence, adult and child concerns. Being on hand to the help the community.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I absolutely love the job and the programme!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so much about the policing world, as never worked for them previously. What pinch points are, certain parts of the law, how to work police systems, how to give cpr, how to protect myself if ever needed. So much and look forward to learn so much more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very structured and organised. Everything is well planned and followed through.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much support I need, nothing feels like to big of an issue to ask for support or help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Same as above, the trainers are exceptional! They are on hand for anything you require.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Without the training provider I wouldn't be able to this role.
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
At the moment no.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Northumbria Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have finally found a organisation that I love working for, I look forward to coming to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbria Police?
Throw your self fully into the training and soak up as much information as possible the experience is one you will never experience anywhere else.
