Caremark
Care assistant at Caremark
People in this role may also be known as care workers and assistants or carer.
18 workers in this role at Caremark have taken the survey.
How much does Caremark pay care assistants?
Care assistant employees at Caremark are typically paid £8.71–10.62 an hour, based on data from 18 employees.
What is management like for care assistant employees at Caremark?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do care assistants think Caremark 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
20% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 15 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 are respectful
Do care assistants at Caremark feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
57% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 14 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
Care mark is a franchise, so the running of your local Caremark will be up to the local manager.
The only good thing I found at my local Caremark was that I could cancel shifts without too much issue.Worst thing
The training was completely inadequate.
My shift preference was completely ignored.
I had to report them to CQC at one point so that speaks for itself really.Employee, June 2021
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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
Do care assistants work the same number they are contracted for at Caremark?
People work a lot more hours than they’re contracted for
How we know this
82% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 17 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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People don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Caremark get proper breaks?
People don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
19% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 16 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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Caremark?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 94% report getting one week notice or less
- 6% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 18 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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Not easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Caremark?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 15 job reviews
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Caremark managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
72% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 18 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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People do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Caremark do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
57% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 14 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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People worry about getting enough hours
Do care assistants at Caremark worry about hours?
Most people worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
56% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 18 job reviews
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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Good choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Caremark get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
61% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 18 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Caremark?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 11 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Making a difference to someone's day and giving dignity and respect
Worst thing
Long hours , no time travel and not been paid for breaks
Employee, June 2021
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Enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Caremark?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
50% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 16 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 care assistants given support to progress at Caremark?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 50% 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 16 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 care assistants at Caremark
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Best thing
Care mark is a franchise, so the running of your local Caremark will be up to the local manager.
The only good thing I found at my local Caremark was that I could cancel shifts without too much issue.Worst thing
The training was completely inadequate.
My shift preference was completely ignored.
I had to report them to CQC at one point so that speaks for itself really.Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Nice clients & other carers
Worst thing
Long hours, scheduled every day when supposedly part time. rota always changing & driving times aren’t planned into your rota so easily running behind for clients. Also, no break as your ‘break’ is driving between clients, might get a couple hours free in the middle of the day when working 7am-10pm. I was hired inexperienced in the job as training is provided, however I didn’t receive proper training and was sent on single sessions after 2 weeks working in the company
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
The clients
Worst thing
I feel we are underpaid for the work that we do. It’s a very responsible job and we are the first contact point for our clients.
Care assistant, March 2021
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Best thing
Helping the people I care for
Worst thing
Travelling
Healthcare assistant, January 2021
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Best thing
The clients
Worst thing
Not being paid enough for the responsibility
Care assistant, November 2020
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Best thing
Person who care for and rest of staff
Worst thing
No set rota, slot of lone working
Carer, November 2020
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Best thing
Making clients happy and see them smile.
Worst thing
No set rota
Care/ support worker, October 2020
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Best thing
I enjoy taking care of my clients and meeting new people
Worst thing
the pressure to get geg from one place to another
Care worker, September 2020
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Best thing
Working with and helping other people.
Worst thing
Shift times
Support worker, July 2020
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Best thing
Team work
Worst thing
Thinking too much about the job
Support worker, April 2020
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How Caremark ranks
Caremark ranks 110th to work for in care worker or assistant employers
- 109 Carewatch
- 110 Caremark
- 111= Abacare