Investigator Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Government
Liverpool
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
Running live investigations on behalf of DWP
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very interesting programme and there is support all around to help you succeed
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and am still in the process of developing my skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
You are told what to expect from the start and they stick exactly to the itinerary
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
DWP are massively supportive and will give you all the time you need to focus on the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Inteligencia (the trainer) provides all the information and support that you could ask for
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am learning how to run an investigation through the information provided within the apprenticeship programme
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
DWP offer plenty of opportunities to use as Off The Job (OTJ) hours, from working alongside the Police to shadowing other departments of the organisation.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a brilliant way to obtain a qualification whilst earning money at work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Great place to work. Things that make it appealing are the flexible working hours, the support they provide and the reasonable wage.
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