Home Manager
Care UK
Estimated pay: ÂŁ13.42-24.70 per hour
Cobham, KT11 2AQ, GB
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About Care UK
Care UK is a health and care provider. They offer services for the elderly, people with learning difficulties and mental health problems.
Job description from Care UK
Job Description
Do you have strong leadership skills and experience in developing a service? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Home Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team at Tiltwood. .
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Care UK pay managers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Care UK pay managers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
64% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers at Care UK get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
62% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 Care UK pay managers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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The job sometimes spills into unpaid time
Do managers jobs at Care UK spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
67% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and February 2026.
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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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do managers at Care UK worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and February 2026.
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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for managers at Care UK to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and February 2026.
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 for managers to book a holiday at Care UK?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 can get changed at short notice
Do Care UK managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
43% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers to take sick leave at Care UK?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 parents say it’s good
Is working as managers at Care UK good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
57% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 2025.
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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do managers at Care UK feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers at Care UK get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 for managers to work at Care UK?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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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Only some people enjoy their job
Do managers at Care UK enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
56% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do managers at Care UK 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 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers get enough training when they start at Care UK?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers given support to progress at Care UK?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% 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 April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers think Care UK 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
79% 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 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 managers feel well informed about how Care UK is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and February 2026.
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 Care UK employees say about their job
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Best thing
The residents and some of the people i work with
Worst thing
Short staffed and lazy people
Report this reviewCare assistant nights at Care UK, April 2026
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Best thing
Working with the elderly seeing a smile on there face when you helped them
Worst thing
Not being listened to by management
Report this reviewCare assistant at Care UK, December 2025
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