Advanced care practitioner Review

by Barchester

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role is to provide person centred care to all our residents, ensuring all paperwork is correct and completed at all times, being in charge of the unit

10/10

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

I am continually developing my existing skills and knowledge in all areas of my job role and am learning new things everyday

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying learning and putting my new found skills to practice

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My tutor has been very helpful when it comes to structure especially as I struggled with timings due to my old job

10/10

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

I have only been with my current employer less than 3 months so it’s hard to say

5/10

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

My tutor is very supportive, in my last place of work I was struggling with the timing due to always being at work and received support to help keep me on track from my tutor

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 the support and support materials given have really helped me not only perform better at work but in everyday things

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.)

Unsure as I haven’t been their long and our new manager has been with us for 2 weeks

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Barchester to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because my tutor has given me support needed that is tailored to me

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

To go for the diplomas as you will gain a better understanding but also employers like you to have qualifications