Rehabilitation Officer for the Visually Impaired. Review
at Norfolk County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Social Work
Norfolk
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
I support people who are visually impaired to be independent. This could be reclaiming their independence with the visual impairment for example learning long cane skills to travel routes, independent living skills for example safely using knife skills and techniques to make food and accessing information in a way that works for the person. The list goes on. Its a fantastic role and no day is ever the same. Its a job you can get a huge amount of reward from daily.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The Foundation degree at Birmingham City is excellent. I have undertaken a couple of prior courses, a degree and diploma however this course is like no other. It is a specialist course and the tutors are absolutely passionate about how they teach and what they teach.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed existing skills having worked in social care for a couple of years prior. The skills learnt are directly used in your day to day job role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is fairly flawless, its well thought out and tried and tested, it adapts to our needs aswell.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Norfolk County Council, I could not have wished for a more supportive employer. They far outweigh support on every level listening to other apprentices experiences on the course and with their employers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support is unlimited it feels.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Every thing you learn you bring with you directly into the job you do and share with the wider team.
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
There always seems to be something going on that you can get involved in. I have attended a couple of the networking events for apprentices which have been well organised.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have supported me and help me grow and will continue to do so.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Absolutely do it. If you are passionate about social care and what you want to achieve you will be supported here.
