Signature Care Homes

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Signature Care Homes are a luxury care home operator.

signature-care-homes.co.uk

Rating based on 56 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Signature Care Homes

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Signature Care Homes pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    34% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

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  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Signature Care Homes pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    84% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

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  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do Signature Care Homes pay the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.

    See what Signature Care Homes pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and December 2023.

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  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Signature Care Homes get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 39 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Signature Care Homes pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 34 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 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.

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  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

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

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 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

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  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Signature Care Homes?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 42% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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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  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Signature Care Homes worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 get a choice of shifts

    Do Signature Care Homes workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    78% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 37 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.

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  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Signature Care Homes workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

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  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Signature Care Homes?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    68% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Signature Care Homes managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    71% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 41 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.

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  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Signature Care Homes?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    56% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 32 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.

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  • Only some students say it’s good

    Is a Signature Care Homes job good for students?

    Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    50% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and March 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

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  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Signature Care Homes good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

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  • Most people feel treated with respect

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

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 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.

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  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Signature Care Homes get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 36 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.

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  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Signature Care Homes?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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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  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Signature Care Homes enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    74% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Signature Care Homes recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 42 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.

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  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Signature Care Homes?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 42 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.

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  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Signature Care Homes?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 49% of people report not 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 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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.

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  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Signature Care Homes 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

    89% 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 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 Signature Care Homes is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    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 Signature Care Homes ranks

Signature Care Homes ranks joint 68th to work for out of social care providers.

  1. 68= Keys Group
    5.8
  2. 68= Signature Care Homes
    5.8
  3. 68= Interserve
    5.8

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

Pay ranges at Signature Care Homes

  1. £9.84-11.85 per hour

Signature Care Homes job reviews

  • Best thing

    Helping the vulnerable

    Worst thing

    No team work

    4.5

    Signature Care Homes Care assistant, June 2021

  • Best thing

    Colleagues

    Worst thing

    Lack of support and communication

    5.5

    Signature Care Homes Employee, October 2020

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
42% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
29% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 31 Signature Care Homes employees

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 42 Signature Care Homes employees

What contracts are people on?

13% report having zero hours contracts.
5% report having low hours contracts. (less than 16 hours)
38% report having part time contracts. (16-35 hours)
44% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 39 Signature Care Homes employees