Residential support worker Review

As a residential support worker, my role is to care for and support the young people in my care, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Doing my level 4 apprenticeship has been using in Learning new skills whilst also refreshing my knowledge in some keys areas. It has been useful in understanding things I may come across in my role and seeing what steps I can take.

I like the fact that it can be done at home and that I can choose dates for workshops that suit my needs.

I feel like it is very organised and find the use of my learning portal helpful and informative.

My employer is very supportive and often checks in with how I am getting on.

My personal tutor assigned to me has been helpful in supporting me. She checks in every 6 weeks to see how I am getting on and I'd available to contact at any time.

So far it has been useful in getting to understand my role in a deeper meaning.

Yes my work 2 team building days a year for all staff along with an annual family fun day. They also have monthly spund therapy sessions for those to wish to attend.

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I have been very happy since starting at New Horizons and feel very appreciated and supported as a staff member

Just be yourself and maintain clear communication. It can be a challenging job so be honest with yourself about feelings and talk it through during supervisions.