Ark Care Services

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Ark Care Services provides home care services, as well as operate residential care homes.

arkcare.co.uk
5.4

Based on responses from 10 employees at Ark Care Services.

About jobs at Ark Care Services

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Ark Care Services get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Ark Care Services do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Ark Care Services?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 20% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 30% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 40% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Ark Care Services worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.

    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.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Ark Care Services get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Bad
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Ark Care Services?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Ark Care Services?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Bad
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Ark Care Services is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 10 Ark Care Services employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

20% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
30% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
40% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 10 Ark Care Services employees