Apprentice Social Worker Review

by Manchester City Council

Rating

8.4/10

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

I work in the Transition planning team and assess 16-25 with additional needs under the Care Act. I have a caseload of 16 cases and assist them with care, accommodation, education and safeguarding. Once or twice a week I attend university for my degree in social work

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have been challenged and furthered myself in deepening my knowledge of social work and developing my skills. I’m now more confident in group work, presentations and debates

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy sharing the experience with other apprentices and the support the offer. I’m enjoying achieving my ambition to be a social worker

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It’s on a fixed day each week. The organisation is via an app where all my modules are timetabled and supportive information is held. I feel it’s well structured with a broad range of relevant topics

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer gives one day extra leave per assignment for a study day. Within my supervision my academic progress is discussed. There is regular contact from our lead social worker. My caseload is also limited. I feel supported by senior members of the team

9/10

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

I feel the support is available from tutors and also extra study skills classes have been facilitated

8/10

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

It’s invaluable in achieving an accredited qualification

8/10

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.)

There are a number of social and wellbeing events

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Manchester City Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a great way to achieve a qualification whilst embedding the knowledge in the workplace

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Manchester City Council?

Consider your own qualities, values and ethics when completing your application