Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • managing the Neighbourhoods team Midlands. Which incorporates the Independent living team, who manage 21 Schemes that house over 55s and also the Housing team that manage the general needs residents team of 27: residents- welfare support ASB safeguarding budgets lettings staff queries complaints meetings health and safety MP enquiries authorising

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • enhanced my self awareness of my self. furthered my confidence in dealing with situations

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • really enjoy the workshops, however I'm finding it difficult to incorporate the learning and tasks due to busy role

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • really organised and enough notice is given for the workshops the bud system is really organised and easy to use

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • receive support to take time out , however this isn't always doable

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • support is there if needed. fortnightly coaching sessions are booked to assist

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • definitely better, it becomes more of a focus as its new. your able to reflect on what you have learnt. It also validates how you do work and that you are on the right track

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • networking groups, we occasionally have social events organised

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Optivo to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Optivo is a very supportive place to work. I feel valued as an employee there are also opportunities for progression and training.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Optivo?
  • research Optivo and the values, be prepared for hard work .


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Nursing

Birmingham

May 2020


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