About Ideal Care Homes
Ideal Care Homes is a care home operator. They run dementia and residential care homes.
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Job description from Ideal Care Homes
Night Care Manager -
Brize Meadow – Miles Drive, Brize Norton, Carterton, OX18 1NZ
BRAND NEW HOME OPENING April 2023
£13.92 per hour + paid breaks - 42 hours per week.
- Fast-track your care career with Ideal Carehomes
- Be part of our growing family of luxury care homes
- Excellent rates of pay
- 3 on/3 off constant shift patterns 8pm - 8am
Are you a positive role model with excellent leadership skills, where respect and dignity are at the centre of your values? Are you looking for the next step in your care career? If so, then this could be an Ideal opportunity for you….
Ideal Carehomes will support you to take your career to the next level In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we will provide you with everything you need to move forward and take the next step to Care Manager and beyond. With your previous care experience, you will be leading our care team to provide personalised care, meeting and exceeding our resident’s expectations.
As well as exciting job prospects, Ideal Carehomes provides:
- Higher than average pay rates
- Exceptional training and career development
- 3 on/3 off consistent shift patterns
- Paid breaks and paid Bank Holidays
- 28 days holiday
- Uniform/DBS provided
- Regular staff social events
- Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
- First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
- Additional shifts available
- Refer a friend scheme
- Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents
But don’t just take our word for it:
“I feel that Ideal Carehomes is a really good company to work for. There are lots of additional benefits and you get recognised for the work that you do. If it wasn’t for the training and support provided, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Sophie, Deputy Manager at Ideal Carehomes.
Achieve more with Ideal Carehomes.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Senior care workers
Senior care workers support care workers and assistants help people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible.
What you’ll do as a senior care workers:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Train
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Managing people
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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People are paid minimum wage
Do Ideal Care Homes pay senior carers minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage.
How we know this
95% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2023.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Ideal Care Homes pay senior carers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
94% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Ideal Care Homes pay senior carers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
74% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Most people get paid breaks
Do senior carers at Ideal Care Homes get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
89% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Ideal Care Homes pay senior carers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do senior carers at Ideal Care Homes do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and November 2022.
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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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do senior carers get of their shift pattern at Ideal Care Homes?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and May 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 senior carers at Ideal Care Homes worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
72% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do senior carers at Ideal Care Homes get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
63% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for senior carers at Ideal Care Homes to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for senior carers to book a holiday at Ideal Care Homes?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
47% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and May 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 Ideal Care Homes managers change senior carers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
68% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 for senior carers to take sick leave at Ideal Care Homes?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
65% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do senior carers at Ideal Care Homes feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and May 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 senior carers at Ideal Care Homes get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
58% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 for senior carers to work at Ideal Care Homes?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 senior carers at Ideal Care Homes enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and May 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do senior carers at Ideal Care Homes recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 senior carers get enough training when they start at Ideal Care Homes?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 senior carers given support to progress at Ideal Care Homes?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and November 2022.
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 senior carers think Ideal 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
73% 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 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and May 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 senior carers feel well informed about how Ideal Care Homes is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and May 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.
What Ideal Care Homes employees say about their job
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Best thing
Residents
Worst thing
Not respected and you get spoken down to all the time and you don’t get noticed unless you buddy with manger
Ideal Care Homes Care assistant, February 2023
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Best thing
Slightly better pay than most
Worst thing
Never enough staff. 12 hours shifts.
Ideal Care Homes Senior carer, July 2022
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