Anglesey County Council
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DismissAnglesey County Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
anglesey.gov.uk/Cyngor-Sir-Ynys-M%C3%B4n-Isle-of-Anglesey-County-Council.aspxBased on responses from 12 employees at Anglesey County Council.
About jobs at Anglesey County Council
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Anglesey County Council pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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 new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Anglesey County Council get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
58% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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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Most people get sick pay
Do Anglesey County Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Anglesey County Council?
Most people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Anglesey County Council?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Anglesey County Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Anglesey County Council get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
73% 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 2020 and February 2023.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Anglesey County Council?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
91% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
Why this matters
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.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Anglesey County Council recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Anglesey County Council?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and February 2023.
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Anglesey County Council 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 2020 and February 2023.
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 Anglesey County Council ranks
Anglesey County Council ranks joint 162nd to work for out of councils.
- 162= Swansea Council
- 162= Anglesey County Council
- 162= Bridgend County Borough Council
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 25 March 2023.
Anglesey County Council job reviews
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Best thing
Getting to be a big part of helping children that struggle at school.
Worst thing
The abuse from some children as I work in secondary school, and not much action done when it’s happened.
Anglesey County Council Employee, August 2022
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Best thing
van, tools supplied
Worst thing
Push push push. Dirty environments. Lack of respect
Anglesey County Council Employee, June 2021