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This table shows how hourly pay rates at Barchester Healthcare compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job area | Barchester Healthcare pay rate |
|---|---|
| Nurses | £16.08–21.97 |
| Care workers and assistants | £8.29–9.00 |
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Barchester Healthcare compare to the minimum wage and the Real Living Wage.
| Age group | Barchester Healthcare pay rate | Real Living Wage | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | Not enough data yet | Only applies to people 18 and over | £4.55 |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £6.45 |
| 21-24 | Not enough data yet | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.20 |
| 25 and over | £8.71–18.25 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.72 |
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
People get paid by the hour
- 96% of people report they get paid by the hour
- 4% of people report they get paid an annual salary
Based on information from 53 job reviews
People get paid monthly
- 2% of people report they get paid weekly
- 0% of people report they get paid every two weeks
- 20% of people report they get paid every four weeks
- 78% of people report they get paid monthly
Based on information from 51 job reviews
Not always. Some people get paid wrong or late
Based on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
It is important that you are paid correctly and on time - everyone has financial commitments and living expenses to keep on top of. At a good job, you shouldn't have to chase up any payments that are due to you.
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
Based on information from 44 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.
No. People don’t get proper sick pay
Based on information from 49 job reviews
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.
Usually. Most people get paid breaks
Based on information from 51 job reviews
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.