Senior Operations Manager Review
at Lancashire County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Preston
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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
3.8/5
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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
Overseeing 3 residential homes and 2 day time support centres ensuring they are complaint with policies, procedures and legislation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It was difficult fitting it in around a full time job
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learned new ways of leading and developing teams, supporting people who require care and learning about legislation and regualtions.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
expectations are made clear
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer relies on me to update them with how i am getting on.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Sometimes there feels like there is too much pressure- however understand this is due to the timeframe that needs to be met.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There is always room to learn new ways of working
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
There is not many options.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is good opportunity for learning and carer progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lancashire County Council?
Providing you follow guidance set, you will always be supported
