Barnsley Premier Leisure
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DismissBarnsley Premier Leisure operatre leisure facilities for Barnsley Council. BPL is a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable company. They provide affordable, value for money health, sport and leisure facilities and activities.
bpl.org.ukBased on responses from 14 employees at Barnsley Premier Leisure.
About jobs at Barnsley Premier Leisure
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Barnsley Premier Leisure pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
64% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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 Barnsley Premier Leisure get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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 don’t get sick pay
Do Barnsley Premier Leisure pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2021 and May 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 Barnsley Premier Leisure do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
43% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 30% 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 August 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.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Barnsley Premier Leisure worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Barnsley Premier Leisure managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 2023.
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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Barnsley Premier Leisure feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 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 Barnsley Premier Leisure get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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 Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 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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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Barnsley Premier Leisure recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
86% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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 Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
86% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Barnsley Premier Leisure?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 42% of people report not 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 role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 2023.
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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Barnsley Premier Leisure 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
92% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and May 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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Barnsley Premier Leisure is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2020 and May 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.
How Barnsley Premier Leisure ranks
Barnsley Premier Leisure ranks joint 30th to work for out of charities.
- 30= Historic Royal Palaces
- 30= Barnsley Premier Leisure
- 30= Erskine
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 28 May 2023.
Barnsley Premier Leisure job reviews
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Best thing
The people who I work with are great people. The benefits are good.
Worst thing
The heat and the customers. Also pay should be more at the main site Metrodome as it is larger and you have more responsibility and are much more likely to have to perform a rescue.
Barnsley Premier Leisure Leisure attendant, February 2023
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Best thing
Good opertunity for qualifications and overall a friendly work environment
Worst thing
A lack of respect from the management team towards the working team aswell as obvious favouritism in the workplace
Easy to get stuck here
Barnsley Premier Leisure Swimming teacher, September 2022
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Barnsley Premier Leisure employees
Based on 14 Barnsley Premier Leisure employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Barnsley Premier Leisure employees