Registered Manager Review

by Paragon Skills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Overall management of an addictions treatment centre including person centred care, site management, health and safety, recruitment and all other aspects of running a busy treatment centre of up to 13 residential clients and 15 staff.

10/10

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

I have learned how important pre-planning is and doing spot checks where appropriate. Strategies and the development of quality management how play a big part of my role as manager. I have developed to be inclusive when decision making but also recognise it is important to take responsibility for being the decision maker.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I feel the number of essays were excessive and perhaps some more "on the job" assignments could be included however I recognise the content is aimed at all levels of management. I found the workload heavy however I was studying another diploma at the same time.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was slow to start however once on track I felt the programme structured well.

9/10

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

They were very encouraging when enrolling on the course and available should I need their support.

9/10

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

The tutor, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], was incredibly patient and supportive. At times my diary can be unmanageable however he remained committed to process and encouraged me to engage and commit to the boundaries. I definitely feel I would not have been able to achieve the qualification without his honest and straightforward feedback. I feel extremely grateful.

10/10

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

I feel I have developed a more in depth overall view of the company and feel able to evaluate situations with more clarity and have a greater insight on how to create information and statistics required to master problems. I have recognised I am a democratic manager, however can be more inclusive when decision making.

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.)

A Christmas meal.

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel the course content is crisp and precise therefore straightforward. The tutor was on hand to answer any queries and helped bridge the gap between intellectual aspect and being realistic. He helped adapt the course content to be industry specific , and I feel he was able to draw the best out of me as a student. I feel with the employer support, the course is achievable, and there is lot to be learned.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?

Good time management is needed, and read the questions carefully. Do not be afraid to ask questions to enable you to make the modules more role specific. There is a lot to learn, and although the content appears lengthy, take the course one module at a time, and as knowledge develops the content begins to take shape and you understanding deepen.