United Response
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Overview of United Response
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Best thing
The interactions with the people I support and watching them achieve their personal goals
Worst thing
long periods of time away from home and no structured breaks. Thete is little to no encouragement to progress up the career ladder.
Support worker, August 2020 -
Best thing
The people I support and the great staff team.
Worst thing
Poor pay
Support worker, April 2020
United Response shifts and hours
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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 United Response employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 5 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 get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What United Response employees say
- 0% report getting one week notice or less
- 20% report getting two weeks notice
- 20% report getting three weeks notice
- 60% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 5 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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Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What United Response employees say
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Good
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People find it easy to change shifts
People find it easy to change shifts
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What United Response employees say
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
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. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat United Response employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 5 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 get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat United Response employees say
- 0% report getting one week notice or less
- 20% report getting two weeks notice
- 20% report getting three weeks notice
- 60% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 5 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.
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat United Response employees say
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People find it easy to change shifts
People find it easy to change shifts
CloseWhat United Response employees say
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
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. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
United Response benefits
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People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
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What United Response employees say
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 5 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 book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
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100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 5 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.
United Response teams and managers
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People feel treated with respect by their managers
People feel treated with respect by their managers
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What United Response employees say
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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People get enough training when they start
People get enough training when they start
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What United Response employees say
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 5 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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Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
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What United Response employees say
In the last year, 60% 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 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People feel treated with respect by their managers
People feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat United Response employees say
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 5 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 United Response employees say
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 5 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.
Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
CloseWhat United Response employees say
In the last year, 60% 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 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
United Response ranks joint 1st to work for in social care providers
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