Avante Care & Support
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DismissAvante Care & Support is a care provider. They offer residential, nursing, respite, day and home care.
avantecare.org.ukAbout jobs at Avante Care & Support
Pay
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Avante Care & Support pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and March 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.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Avante Care & Support do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
50% 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 October 2021 and March 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
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Avante Care & Support 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 October 2021 and March 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
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Avante Care & Support get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and March 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 enjoy their job
Do people at Avante Care & Support enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and March 2023.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Avante Care & Support recommend working with their team?
Not many 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 friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and March 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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Avante Care & Support?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and March 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.
Avante Care & Support job reviews
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Best thing
Helping people that need help with everyday things.
Worst thing
Management not doing rotas very well and changing of Rita’s at the last minute. Also not giving enough travel times between calls
Avante Care & Support Care assistant, September 2022
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Best thing
conveniently local
Worst thing
Under paid lack of staff
Avante Care & Support Administrator, October 2021
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 10 Avante Care & Support employees