Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Unqualified social worker

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Absolutely! Every single day

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Amazing!

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Depends on the lecturers but usually brilliant

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Little from Wigan Council but an incredible amount from my mentor

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Loads - the support is amazing

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Gives a better understanding of why I am doing the work I am doing

    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.)
  • None as they are all within my usual working hours

    5/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Wigan Council to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Wanting to promote training for all


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wigan Council?
  • Be yourself and always be kind


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Social Work

Wigan

February 2024


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