Social work apprentice Review
at Lancashire County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Social Work
Lancashire
Review Submitted: October 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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:
5/5
Gain alot of experience and gain valuable knowledge
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Had the opportunity to learn new skills and shadow teams.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots around statutory work and the process of social work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Due to being a new external route, there was confusion and teething issues regarding the process at times however these were rectified soon.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer each year was very supportive each year.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot. Continuous support and reviews throughout.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learnt a lot of skills and knowledges but felt these were further developed in practice
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
Team building opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lancashire County Council has supported me through the apprenticeship. I have gain knowledge and skills that I would never have experienced before. I feel I have been supported to achieve the outcomes I wanted.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lancashire County Council?
Seize each opportunity provided with training, shadowing and extra support.
