Housekeeper
Aspris
No pay info
Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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About Aspris
Aspris provide healthcare and specialist education services for adults and children.
Job description from Aspris
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our team at Ribble Autism School in Lostock Hall.
As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of our school premises during term times. Your work will directly contribute to providing a safe and conducive ...
Job insights from Breakroom
Housekeepers
Housekeepers carry out general cleaning of hotels and homes
What you’ll do as a housekeeper:
- Do general cleaning in hotels and properties
- Make beds and replace linen and towels
- Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Physical activity
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
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Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Aspris pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
42% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Aspris pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
68% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Aspris get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
56% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Aspris 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 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 workers at Aspris do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
48% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris?
Only some people 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.
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 43% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 2024.
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 Aspris worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.
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 Aspris workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 to book a holiday at Aspris?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
44% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
81% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 2024.
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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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Aspris good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and July 2024.
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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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Aspris feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Aspris get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
88% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aspris?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
86% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Aspris recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aspris?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 55% 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 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Aspris 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
88% 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 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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 Aspris employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people we work with
Worst thing
Hours
Aspris Team leader, March 2024
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Best thing
The children
Worst thing
Unorganised, managerial issues, lack if staff
Aspris Senior support worker, February 2024
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