Youth Worker Review

by Zest For Sport

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a great time working at Zest for Sport and the staff make it an even better experience.

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

    • I always had something to do, and they would always rely on me to do things. Work did seem to pile up when i had taken a few days off.

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

    • I was given a lot of support, they were really flexible and explained a lot of things that I was new to.

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

    • There were lots of times where I was really busy but at the same time I was having a good time, the day used to fly past sometimes. There were also times where you could take it easy and work at a relaxed pace.

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

    • I was given responsibility to manage a major project and at the same time manage sessions on my own.

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

    • The skills and knowledge I gained from here have been extremely useful for me. I have developed skills that will be valuable for me not just in the Youth Work and Sports Management work field but can be transferable to many other sectors.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff at Zest were great! The only time I was ever bored was when I was left in the office alone. The things your hear and learn in the office were as educational as the work.

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

    • Everything was easy for me, from contacting the placement to my review meetings. There was always work for me to do, and I had regular supervisions and reviews.

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

    • The company sent me on several courses that have will benefit me in the future when looking for a job. Overall I think they had invested just under a thousand pounds in me sending me on internal and external training courses such as a coaching qualification in basketball and a positive behaviour management course.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have got a part time job with them working in the Youth Club and working at sports sessions, and there is a possibility I work there after I have finished my degree.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The staff there were great fun to go out with, they new how to party.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost for eating was low as there was a choice of local places to eat, and a local Tesco. The only downside is bus/ tram fare, because they did do discount fare for uni students.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Sheffield is a great place to have fun with a lot of choices.

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

    • Zest worked closely with so many organisations, I made valuable contacts in the Youth sector across Sheffield within resulted in me getting more casual work. I also got a lot of favours from a lot of people to help with my projects.

    5/5
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Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2012