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Bolton Cares
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boltoncares.org.ukBased on responses from 12 employees at Bolton Cares.
Some people are not paid a living wage.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most people got enough training when they started.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Only some people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2022.
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.
Bolton Cares ranks joint 262nd to work for out of social care providers.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 4 July 2022.
Team members and residents.
Not being listened to.
Bolton Cares Employee, October 2020
Helping people with disabilities
Long shifts
Bolton Cares Employee, July 2020