Agincare
Care assistant at Agincare
People in this role may also be known as care workers and assistants.
9 workers in this role at Agincare have taken the survey.
How much does Agincare pay care assistants?
Care assistant employees at Agincare are typically paid £8.95–10.48 an hour, based on data from 9 employees.
What is management like for care assistant employees at Agincare?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do care assistants think Agincare head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
0% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 8 job reviews
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.
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Managers are respectful
Do care assistants at Agincare feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 8 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Agincare?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 67% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 11% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 22% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 9 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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Not easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Agincare?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How we know this
33% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 6 job reviews
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Agincare managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
63% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 8 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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People don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Agincare get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
29% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 7 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 do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Agincare do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
67% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Agincare?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 6 job reviews
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.
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Good choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Agincare get to choose the shifts they work?
People get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
75% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 8 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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do care assistants at Agincare worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
22% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 9 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Supporting people to live independently
Worst thing
The hours you are actually out of the house
Carer, July 2020
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What is career progression like for care assistants at Agincare?
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No career progression
Are care assistants given support to progress at Agincare?
People aren’t given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 17% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Agincare?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 7 job reviews
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.
Latest reviews from care assistants at Agincare
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Best thing
Helping people in need. The smiles i get from just showing up and saying hi :)
Worst thing
Not being payed for the time i work. Staying to make sure someone is safe is done my own time. They will say yes to paying you but never do it.
Care assistant, October 2020
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Best thing
Supporting people to live independently
Worst thing
The hours you are actually out of the house
Carer, July 2020
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How Agincare ranks
Agincare ranks joint 84th to work for in care worker or assistant employers
- 84= Agincare
- 84= Barchester Healthcare
- 84= Four Seasons Health Care