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Values in Care provides residential and vocational care for adults with complex learning disabilities.

valuesincare.co.uk
6.5

Rating based on 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Values In Care

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Values In Care pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Values In Care pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    73% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2021 and December 2022.

    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.

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

    Do Values In Care 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

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

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

    How we know this

    90% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Values In Care?

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

    How we know this

    • 40% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 40% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Values In Care worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Values In Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Values In Care?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Values In Care managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    67% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2021 and December 2022.

    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.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get proper breaks

    Do people at Values In Care get proper breaks?

    Most people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2021 and December 2022.

    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 Values In Care recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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 Values In 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 July 2022 and September 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Values In Care 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

    82% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2021 and December 2022.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Values In Care is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and September 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.

Pay ranges at Values In Care

  1. £8.72-10.00 per hour

Values In Care job reviews

  • Best thing

    Work alone

    Worst thing

    Co-ordinator doesn't understand what is required for jobs

    7.0

    Values In Care Employee, November 2022

  • Best thing

    The people we support

    Worst thing

    Not enough pay for what we do such a giving medication

    6.0

    Values In Care Support worker, October 2022

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 91% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 11 Values In Care employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

40% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
40% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.

Based on 10 Values In Care employees

What contracts are people on?

Full time 90% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 10 Values In Care employees