Support worker at British Red Cross
People in this role may also be known as care workers and assistants.
6 workers in this role at British Red Cross have taken the survey.
How much does British Red Cross pay support workers?
Support worker employees at British Red Cross are typically paid £8.31–9.15 an hour, based on data from 6 employees.
What is management like for support worker employees at British Red Cross?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do support workers think British Red Cross head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Managers aren’t respectful
Do support workers at British Red Cross feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 6 job reviews
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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Our team, we get on well
Worst thing
Hours, the assumption made that you'll do things but never asked, not being treated the same as those who work mon-fri 9-5
Management not doing their job and getting away with itSupport worker, August 2020
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Enough training
Do support workers get enough training when they start at British Red Cross?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
60% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Opportunities to progress
Are support workers given support to progress at British Red Cross?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 67% of people report 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 roleBased on information from 6 job reviews
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.
Latest reviews from support workers at British Red Cross
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Best thing
Helping people who are vulnerable
Worst thing
Paperwork
Support worker, February 2021
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Best thing
Our team, we get on well
Worst thing
Hours, the assumption made that you'll do things but never asked, not being treated the same as those who work mon-fri 9-5
Management not doing their job and getting away with itSupport worker, August 2020
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Best thing
Helping people and making a difference in their lives.
Worst thing
Management don't communicate with staff or service users and it is very frustrating
Community support worker, December 2019
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How British Red Cross ranks
British Red Cross ranks joint 40th to work for in care worker or assistant employers
- 40= British Red Cross
- 40= Care South
- 40= Elysium Healthcare