About Park Homes UK
Park Homes UK operate care homes for older people.
Job description from Park Homes UK
Job Description
At Eccleston Court, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our team and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and service delivery.
The Role\nAs Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management o...
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Park Homes UK pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
71% 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 June 2024 and May 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 Park Homes UK pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
45% 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 June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Park Homes UK get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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 Park Homes UK 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 June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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The job often spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Park Homes UK spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Yes. The job often spills into unpaid time.
How we know this
75% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and May 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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Park Homes UK?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 43% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and May 2026.
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 Park Homes UK 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 June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Park Homes UK workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
71% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Park Homes UK workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
83% 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 January 2025 and May 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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Park Homes UK?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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 Park Homes UK managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
60% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Park Homes UK?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
89% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Workplace isn’t safe
Do people think Park Homes UK is a safe place to work?
Most people think their workplace is unsafe.
How we know this
91% of people report that their workplace isn’t safe.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 2026.
Why this matters
No-one should be worried about their safety at work.
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Park Homes UK feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
64% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Park Homes UK get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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 to work at Park Homes UK?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
91% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t enjoy their job
Do people at Park Homes UK enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job.
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 2026.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Park Homes UK recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% 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 June 2024 and May 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 people get enough training when they start at Park Homes UK?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Park Homes UK?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and May 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 people think Park Homes 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
91% 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 June 2024 and May 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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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Park Homes UK is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
100% 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 June 2024 and May 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 Park Homes UK employees say about their job
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Best thing
Some residents and my team
Worst thing
Being expected to be everywhere all at once
Report this reviewEmployee at Park Homes UK, March 2026
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Best thing
Going home
Worst thing
No food no equipment stressful
Report this reviewHousekeeper at Park Homes UK, July 2024
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