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DismissAbacare provide live-in home care sevices across Wales.
abacare.org.ukBased on responses from 11 employees at Abacare.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Only some people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Most people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and June 2022.
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.
Abacare ranks joint 289th to work for out of social care providers.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 1 July 2022.
Meeting new people and knowing u are making a difference to peoples lives
Long hours
Not getting paid enough
Even though got plans after work keep asking u to cover work for someone else
Had a really busy and hard going morning, finally have a break and your manager phones and says coz u have a gap can you help this person with their calls as they are running behind. Dont mind helping every now and then but when they ask you constantly
Abacare Employee, August 2020
Working with the children
No pay over half term/school holiday
Abacare Employee, February 2022
Based on 10 Abacare employees
Based on 11 Abacare employees