Guinness Care

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Guiness Care is a care provider, run by The Guinness Partnership is one of the largest providers of affordable housing and care in England.

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Rating based on 21 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Guinness Care

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Guinness 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Guinness Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and April 2023.

    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

    Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Guinness Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 Guinness Care managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    60% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Guinness Care?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Guinness Care feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and April 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Guinness Care get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Guinness Care recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Guinness Care?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

How Guinness Care ranks

Guinness Care ranks joint 119th to work for out of social care providers.

  1. 119= Housing 21
    5.2
  2. 119= Guinness Care
    5.2
  3. 119= Agincare
    5.2

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 28 March 2024.

Guinness Care job reviews

  • Best thing

    Meet new and existing service users see the same service users for continuity of care. Great team

    Worst thing

    Lack of travel time on times

    4.1

    Guinness Care Employee, June 2021

  • Best thing

    Customers are great. Staff team are supportive.

    Worst thing

    Shifts given at short notice. Unable to make plans. Pay is terrible.

    1.5

    Guinness Care Care and Support Enabler, February 2020