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Family Support Development Officer Review

at Lancashire County Council

Degree Apprenticeship

Government

Preston

Review Submitted: September 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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 development Officer I manage a number of projects alongside writing process, guidance and policy for Early Help

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
Lots of learning to implement into work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Definitely - each module has been helpful and added new skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
Organisation is good

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Great support from my line to implement my learning and continue to develop

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

4/5
Not required too much support, however I know what is available and how to access this

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
Great addition to my skill set

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5
Lots of opportunities should you want to take these

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Lots of benefits to access and progression opportunities

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

Match up your written application clearly to the job specifications
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