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Community Support Worker Review

at Lancashire County Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Government

Chorley, Lancashire

Review Submitted: September 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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
My role is supporting adults with disabilities at a day service, running activities that they enjoy and giving the individual support where needed. I am also required to complete paperwork regarding the individuals.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
I am enjoying the programme, learning new things and reaffirming information that I already know it has made me more confident to support the individuals. That being said due to the nature of my job the individuals come first and I am not always feeling fully supported, by my managers, to complete my apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I feel like I am continually developing my skills through the apprenticeship, as it is making me reflect on my practices.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
It feels structured an easy to follow

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5
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How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
I have lots of support from my training provider.

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.)

2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Overall, my experience is that I have eLearning and training that I can use to effectively support the individuals.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lancashire County Council?

I feel able to give support to people applying to my role specifically.
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