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Dismiss1st Enable is a supported living service provider. They support young people and adults with learning disabilities.
valorumcaregroup.com/our-brands/1st-enableRating based on 21 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at 1st Enable
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do 1st Enable pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
91% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do 1st Enable pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
36% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at 1st Enable get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do 1st Enable pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at 1st Enable do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at 1st Enable?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at 1st Enable worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do 1st Enable workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
36% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for 1st Enable workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at 1st Enable?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
36% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do 1st Enable managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
82% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at 1st Enable get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at 1st Enable recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at 1st Enable?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think 1st Enable head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
How 1st Enable ranks
1st Enable ranks joint 241st to work for out of social care providers.
- 241= Carewatch
- 241= 1st Enable
- 243 Orbis Education And Care
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 September 2024.
1st Enable job reviews
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Best thing
Making a difference in people's lives
Worst thing
Senior management
1st Enable Support worker, May 2021
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Best thing
Looking after the gentleman I support
Worst thing
Paper work and responsibility for the health and emergency’s that occurs at times
1st Enable Support worker, July 2020
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 1st Enable employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 11 1st Enable employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 11 1st Enable employees
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