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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do people think Brothers Of Charity 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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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Brothers Of Charity?
People feel stressed here
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People are not paid enough to live on
Does Brothers Of Charity pay enough to live on?
People are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 5 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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People are paid below market rates
Does Brothers Of Charity pay market rates?
People are not paid market rates
How we know this
100% of people are paid below the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
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.
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People don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Brothers Of Charity get proper breaks?
People don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaksBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People don’t recommend their team
Do people at Brothers Of Charity recommend working with their team?
Very few 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 friendBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Uninformed about head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Brothers Of Charity is doing?
People don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 5 job reviews
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.
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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Brothers Of Charity get paid breaks?
Not always. Most people don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 5 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.
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Unsafe workplace
Do people think Brothers Of Charity is a safe place to work?
Most people think their workplace is unsafe
How we know this
60% of people report that their workplace isn’t safeBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
No-one should be worried about their safety at work.
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People do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Brothers Of Charity do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
60% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 5 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.
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Brothers Of Charity?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 20% report getting one week notice or less
- 20% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 40% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 20% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 5 job reviews
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Brothers Of Charity?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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No short notice shift changes
Do Brothers Of Charity managers change shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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Brothers Of Charity ranks joint 155th to work for in Best care companies to work for in the UK
- 155= Affinity Trust
- 155= Brothers Of Charity
- 155= Direct Health
Brothers Of Charity job reviews
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Best thing
The people we support
Worst thing
Staff is groups can make you feel uncomfortable , unable to report anything in confidence because other staff will know
Employee, June 2021
About
Brothers Of Charity is a non-profit organisation. They provide support services for people with learning disabilities.
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How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 5 employees
How are people paid?
Based on 5 employees
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