Regional fraud Investigator Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm a Regional Fraud Investigator into benefit fraud

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt a lot about legislation, how to conduct an investigation and gather evidence legitimately. I learnt about interview techniques and tools that are available to adhere to PACE and CPIA

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme is interesting but very intense when joggling day to day work with the apprenticeship.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very organised and structure

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive a lot of support in being given 20% of my paid time to be use for the apprenticeship

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive a lot of support and feedback.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification gives the blue print but I still need a lot of support by a mentor provided by my employer

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes there are.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • I would still be on the same grade and pay after completing the apprenticeship

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

    • Be aware that you pay would not improve just because you complete the apprenticeship. It is however a good employer that believes in investing in their employers.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Financial Crime

Chatham

March 2025

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