Carr Gomm
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carrgomm.orgRating based on 44 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Carr Gomm
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Carr Gomm get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
83% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Carr Gomm pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Carr Gomm worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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 Carr Gomm?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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 Carr Gomm managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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 Carr Gomm?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Carr Gomm feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Carr Gomm get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
91% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Carr Gomm?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and January 2025.
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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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Carr Gomm recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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 Carr Gomm?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
82% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and July 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Carr Gomm 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
86% 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 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and January 2025.
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 Carr Gomm is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
38% 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 March 2023 and January 2025.
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 Carr Gomm ranks
Carr Gomm ranks joint 89th to work for out of charities.
- 89= Active Nation
- 89= Carr Gomm
- 89= Care South
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 8 February 2026.
Carr Gomm job reviews
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Best thing
Making people we support Happy.
Worst thing
Not being able to help someone who ends up back in hospital
Support worker at Carr Gomm, April 2022
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Best thing
The people we support
The hoursWorst thing
An unhealthy attitude of sweeping problems under the carpet
Also team members who don't pull their weightSupport practitioner at Carr Gomm, September 2020