Hillcroft Home
Hillcroft Home is a care home operator based in Lancashire.
hillcrofthome.co.ukAbout jobs at Hillcroft Home
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Hillcroft Home pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% 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 October 2024 and October 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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Hillcroft Home get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and October 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 Hillcroft Home?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and October 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.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Hillcroft Home recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and October 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.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Hillcroft Home?
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 October 2024 and October 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 Hillcroft Home 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
100% 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and October 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.
Hillcroft Home job reviews
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Best thing
Meeting new residents
Worst thing
Don’t know what to expect going in on shift
Report this reviewCare assistant nights at Hillcroft Home, October 2025
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Best thing
Love to cook for different dietary needs
Worst thing
Wish I had more free range and people listening to what you have to say
Report this reviewHead cook at Hillcroft Home, March 2021
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 5 Hillcroft Home employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 5 Hillcroft Home employees