Cascade Care
Cascade Care operate residential care homes for autistic children, and children with learning disabilities.
cascade-care.comAbout jobs at Cascade Care
Pay
-
Good
-
Most people are paid a living wage
Do Cascade Care pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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 current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Okay
-
Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Cascade Care get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Cascade Care pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
80% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
-
The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Cascade Care spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
60% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and June 2025.
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.
Hours and flexibility
-
Okay
-
Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Cascade Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
-
Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Cascade Care managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and June 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.
Workplace
-
Good
-
Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Cascade Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
100% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
Good
-
Most people recommend their team
Do people at Cascade Care recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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.
Okay
-
Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Cascade Care?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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.
Good
-
Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Cascade Care?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% 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 role.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.
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.
Cascade Care job reviews
-
Best thing
Making a difference
Worst thing
Being harmed
Report this reviewSupport worker at Cascade Care, May 2022