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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Abacare managers change shifts at short notice?
Managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
100% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 5 job reviews
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.
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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Abacare get paid breaks?
No. People don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 5 job reviews
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.
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People are paid below market rates
Does Abacare pay market rates?
People are not paid market rates
How we know this
100% of people are paid below the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Abacare get proper breaks?
People don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaksBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People don’t recommend their team
Do people at Abacare recommend working with their team?
Very few people recommend working with their team
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Abacare?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 80% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 20% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 5 job reviews
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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People worry about getting enough hours
Do workers at Abacare worry about hours?
People worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
80% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Not easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Abacare workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need toBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People are not paid enough to live on
Does Abacare pay enough to live on?
Most people are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
60% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 5 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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Good choice of shifts
Do Abacare workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Join BreakroomHow Abacare ranks
Abacare ranks joint 172nd to work for in Best care companies to work for in the UK
- 171 Constance Care
- 172= Abacare
- 172= Cera Care
Abacare job reviews
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Best thing
One to one with clients.
Worst thing
Letting clients down.
Employee, November 2020
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Best thing
Meeting new people and knowing u are making a difference to peoples lives
Worst thing
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 constantlyEmployee, August 2020
About
Abacare provide live-in home care sevices across Wales.
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How much notice do people get of their shifts?
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