Leonard Cheshire
7 job reviews
Overview of Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire is a charity that provides care and support to disabled people, including residential homes, supported living and date services.
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Best thing
Caring for other people
Worst thing
Lone working
Support worker, September 2020 -
Best thing
Job satisfaction..rewarding
Worst thing
Early starts, working weekends and christmas
Kitchen assistant, September 2020
Leonard Cheshire shifts and hours
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This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
- 50% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 50% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
17% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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 worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
- 29% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 29% report getting three weeks notice
- 43% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
14% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
40% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
- 50% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 50% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
People work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
17% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
- 29% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 29% report getting three weeks notice
- 43% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
14% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
40% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Leonard Cheshire benefits
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People find it easy to take sick leave
People find it easy to take sick leave
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People find it easy to take sick leave
People find it easy to take sick leave
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Leonard Cheshire teams and managers
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Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
57% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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People recommend working with their team
People recommend working with their team
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
83% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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 feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Good
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People get enough training when they start
People get enough training when they start
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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People think their workplace is safe
People think their workplace is safe
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
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People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
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What Leonard Cheshire employees say
14% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
57% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People recommend working with their team
People recommend working with their team
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
83% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People get enough training when they start
People get enough training when they start
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People think their workplace is safe
People think their workplace is safe
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
100% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
CloseWhat Leonard Cheshire employees say
14% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 7 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Leonard Cheshire ranks 3rd to work for in social care providers
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