Social care support officer Review
at Lancashire County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Social Work
Lancashire
Review Submitted: October 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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
Competing reviews for a mental health social care team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I found university very interesting, I enjoyed coming and learning new information
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes
New learning surrounding various theory, knowledge and evidence
Developed my skills throughout the apprenticeship by going on placement and having opportunities to complete work for various teams
New learning surrounding various theory, knowledge and evidence
Developed my skills throughout the apprenticeship by going on placement and having opportunities to complete work for various teams
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a lot of support from my mentor, however I can see how the support you receive can be dependant on the work ethic of your mentor
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support I received was good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Wellbeing day
Team meals
Team meals
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lancashire County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
LCC are supportive and push you to develop professional
They provide various opportunities for development
They provide various opportunities for development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lancashire County Council?
Take the opportunities
