
Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
- 9a. Would you recommend Lifeways to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lifeways?
Safety and support for 18 individuals supported and 34 staff. Supervisions, team meetings, oversight of services and staff, HR work, sickness meetings, billing, rotas, communication with health and medical professionals, spreadsheets, payroll, auditing, keeping paperwork updated. Individuals care reviews, communication with families,
Developed existing skills and learnt the difference between leadership and management. Learnt different techniques.
It was a struggle at first to manage the work commitments and priorities. My mentor supported with this.
The structure was tailored to me and my needs
Time management was a struggle given work place and day to day priorities. I had to find and manage my own time
My mentor was fantastic and stuck by me every step of the way giving me the push and support needed
Now knowing the difference between leadership and management and knowing the difference in techniques has improved my performance
Not really, only social activities that are set up by ourselves not a company one
Yes
I have enjoyed working at this company for coming up 10 years this year. Career progression and apprenticeship is often spoke of
Be yourself, be caring, open yourself up to new things
Details
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Social Work
Doncaster
March 2025