Business Support Apprentice Review
at Essex County Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Government
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
As a Business Support Apprentice, I supported experienced social worker in children's social care with sending invites and distributing reports for reviews.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
My programme fully equipped me to be able to complete all the tasks relevant to my job role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learnt how to give presentations as this was part of my EPA. I also learnt about internal and external stakeholders in relation to my organisation as well as how to identify them for other organisations.l
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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.)
3/5
There is a Young Person's Network and Apprentice Network at the Council for those starting in their career.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Essex County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very supportive employer and always made sure that I had time for my apprenticeship hours.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Essex County Council?
N/A
