Carer Review

by Barchester

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Looking after the elderly and helping them with their needs i.e. personal care. Completing daily tasks that we have been asked to do by the nurse in charge .i.e weights of residents.Completing documentation in the Progress and Evaluation section of the care plans. Documenting in the room folders throughout the day.

10/10

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

I have learnt more on what I knew and learnt more via the zoom sessions.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed the programme and the mentors have been fantastic and also talking with them and going over the questions and making it clear to understand.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised and easy to follow.

10/10

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

Very good support.

10/10

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

I had real good support by my training provider and was always there to help when I needed help.

10/10

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

Having more and clearer knowledge overall.

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.)

We have a carer who is a Well-being Champion who organises things for staff to get involved with. We have done a food thing where staff made food from where they come from .i.e. Indian food,English food ect and all got together.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barchester to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great staff and team

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

If you are somebody who hasn't worked in this sector before, give it a try and see what you think.