Student social worker Review

by Charity

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I'm currently on the placement. Enjoying it so far. You can get as much out of it as you want. I really like what they do there at the recovery cafe. It's a non clinical setting for those who have problems and there are teams to sign post to other services.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone is very relaxed there they let you get on with your own thing. And are accommodating to your personal needs. You feel valued as you're not getting paid for the service even though its part of the course. But the staff feel appreciative of the work that I do. And because i enjoy it so much it doesn't really feel like work

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I get daily support when required. But I'm left to my own devices and i am able to manage my own workload. So thats perfect as i hate being micromanaged as it makes me feel uncomfortable.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Quite busy. However there are some days that are slower than others which gives you time to work on paperwork.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Not a lot of responsibilty. However i offered to take part of more responsibility as i felt there was more that i could do to help the service.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learned more about organisation provedures and protocols. Social work training. Alternative therapies.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very quiet bety friendly very helpful everyone got on with their own thing but did not feel uncomfortable working there. A lot of support given. Felt comfortable enough to ask questions. A few staff members were more helpful than others but most of them went out of their way to help

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It wasnt very organised. But thar was through no faukt of their own. As they are a charity they were gowing through a tendering service. Lost the tender so there was a major change of service. However that gave me an opportunity to learn. And i used my initiative to find work to do.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested quite a few training opportunities. With merton council which was quite generous and kind. They will be useful for my career progression A few staff members were more helpful than others but most of them went out of their way to help to get me on to training courses

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • As i really respect what they do. I would love to be a volunteer there. As they support vulnerable adults. The manager of the service said she would be happy for me to work there and let me know if there are any part time jobs available which was nice of her.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very quiet. However i did not go there for the night life i went there. To learn and gain experience. However that gave me an opportunity to learn. And i used my initiative to find work to do. Furthermore i am carer so i do not have time for night life.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really but as mentioned before.However i did not go there for the activities outsude if work i went there. To learn and gain experience. However that gave me an opportunity to learn. And i used my initiative to find work to do. Furthermore i am carer so i do not have time for outside activities

    3/5
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London

April 2018

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