Deputy Manager Review

by Apple House Care Homes

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a deputy manager at Corner Cottage, part of Apple House. I lead the team to support our residents in a person centred way.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have gained a lot of new knowledge with my NVQ level 5 course I am doing. Especially the legislation and management theories

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it very much and very motivated to get my qualification at the end

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very, my tutor is very organised and we stick to our meetings

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot, they give me the time to do my work and time away to speak with my tutor monthly

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My manager has been very happy and relaying his own experiences that helps me with my course

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Given me more knowledge to manage my staff more effectively

    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.)

    • No

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Apple House Care Homes to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a great place to work and they have given me the opportunity to do my level 5

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Apple House Care Homes?

    • Just do it!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Social Work

Christchurch, Dorset

April 2024

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