senior care assistant 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:

Team leader, providing care for residents.

10/10

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

I improved all my skills I had before I started my apprenticeship: communicating with service users, their families, colleagues and other professionals; person centered approach, Assisting residents with high risk of choke.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I was very happy with program,that covered variety of topics. I was assisted with highly qualified assessor, who was ready to help with any problems or doubts I met.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I was happy with organization of the programm.

10/10

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

I was supported by my employer. They were always opened and ready to help.

10/10

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

I was very lucky with my trainer, she was always supportive, ready to help with individual approach to me. I had very hard time in my family life during my apprenticeship, but with huge support of my coach (including psychological) I overcome all and finished with distinction.

10/10

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

I started the apprenticeship when I was already doing the team leader job. I knew the practical part, however, the course helped me to reflect on my role and implement some theoretical aspects in every day work.

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.)

I took part in organizing parties for residents and their families( for ex. Christmas, Halloween), I contributed to summer feet where we invited our neighbors from the community.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barchester to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good place to work

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

Join our team.