Anchor Hanover
Care assistant at Anchor Hanover
People in this role may also be known as care workers and assistants.
26 workers in this role at Anchor Hanover have taken the survey.
How much does Anchor Hanover pay care assistants?
Care assistant employees at Anchor Hanover are typically paid £8.88–9.88 an hour, based on data from 26 employees.
What is management like for care assistant employees at Anchor Hanover?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do care assistants think Anchor Hanover 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
26% 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 23 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 Anchor Hanover feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
52% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 21 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
The manager, and team I work with.
Worst thing
Finishing at 9pm some shifts and starting at 7am next day.
Employee, February 2021
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Hard to choose shifts
Do care assistants at Anchor Hanover get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
44% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 25 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 get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Anchor Hanover get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
43% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 23 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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Anchor Hanover?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 8% report getting one week notice or less
- 8% report getting two weeks notice
- 27% report getting three weeks notice
- 35% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 23% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 26 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Anchor Hanover?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
65% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 26 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Anchor Hanover?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
57% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 23 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Anchor Hanover managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 25 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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No unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Anchor Hanover do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
35% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 23 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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do care assistants at Anchor Hanover worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
27% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 26 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
I can pick my own hours
Worst thing
Attitude
Team leader, February 2021
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What is career progression like for care assistants at Anchor Hanover?
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Opportunities to progress
Are care assistants given support to progress at Anchor Hanover?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 55% 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 20 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 Anchor Hanover?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
92% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 26 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 Anchor Hanover
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Best thing
Caring for the residents
Worst thing
Not being paid for breaks
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Salary
Worst thing
Working with individuals who don't/won't do the same tasks
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Caring for the residents
Worst thing
Worst thing is too rushed to do job properly always not enough staff when asked its all about the numbers ns finances
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Dealing with residents. Meeting staff.
Worst thing
Trying to get holidays. Recieveing answers.
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
It's the residents I look after
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Knowing that I have done the best I can to make sure the customers are happy and looked after.
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Care assistant is a caring job which by which means u help pple to live there normal life in a safe and good environment and also contribute in their day to say activities.
Worst thing
There hourly pay are not helpful and considering the fact I travel from distance to cover my shift and there is no over time pay rise.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The customers
Worst thing
Customers passing away
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
I love the Residents, and most of the Colleagues are good workers,
Worst thing
Being Stressed, when the work load gets too much, especially when short staffed
Care assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
Teamwork
Worst thing
Doing nights due to children
Care assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
The staff, the location
Worst thing
Stressful
Care assistant, December 2020
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Best thing
The response from the residents & the satisfaction you get from helping others
Worst thing
Not enough respect for us as staff. Never see the manager yet she demands things, feeling under appreciated.
Care assistant, September 2020
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Best thing
Lovely staff
Worst thing
Very hands on, sometimes do not even get time to have a break
Care assistant, July 2020
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Best thing
I’m appreciated and it’s very rewarding
Worst thing
Dealing with covid
Carer, July 2020
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
Everything else
Care assistant, February 2020
How Anchor Hanover ranks
Anchor Hanover ranks joint 46th to work for in care worker or assistant employers
- 46= Anchor Hanover
- 46= Care UK
- 46= Cygnet Health Care