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Activities Organiser

Coverage Care

About Coverage Care

Coverage Care specialise in residential, nursing, and dementia care across Shopshire.

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Job description from Coverage Care

Activities Organiser – 12 hours per week

We are looking for caring, sensitive, compassionate individuals to join our care team to support the delivery of a high quality service to our service users, enhancing their quality of life, whilst promoting independence. We provide person centered care which starts with a care plan for every resident. Documented in this are all the daily living activities needs and preferences; therefore your duties will include, some aspects of personal care, providing and coordinating meaningful activities for residents to participate in. Full details are included in the job information pack.

Experience of caring for others in a care setting is ideal but not essential as we will help you to develop the skills you need.

In return we will also:

Offer a competitive salary and weekend enhancements
Offer all employees a broad range of training & development opportunities including the opportunity to apply to complete the Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Staff Uniform
Paid breaks
Provide a set 2 week rolling rota pattern to include working alternate weekends.

Job insights from Breakroom

Support workers

A support worker helps individuals live life to their maximum potential

What you’ll do as a support worker:

  • Check the needs and progress of the individuals you are supporting
  • Help with daily tasks like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits
  • Provide physical care and support including, bathing, dressing, cooking and feeding
  • Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • 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

    Good
  • People are paid minimum wage

    Do Coverage Care pay minimum wage?

    Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Coverage Care pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    52% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Bad
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Coverage Care pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    68% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Coverage Care get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Bad
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Coverage Care pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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 Coverage Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?

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

    How we know this

    33% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Coverage Care worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do Coverage Care workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    68% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Coverage Care workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Coverage Care?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    68% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Coverage Care managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    74% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Coverage Care?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    77% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Coverage Care 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 July 2020 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Coverage Care get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Bad
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Coverage Care?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and January 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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Coverage Care enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and March 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Coverage Care recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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 Coverage Care?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    87% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Coverage Care?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 67% of people report 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 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2023.

    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.

  • Bad
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Coverage 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

    90% 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 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Coverage Care is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 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.

Find out more about working at Coverage Care

What Coverage Care employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Helping others

    Worst thing

    Not having the time. To do ur job properly. More paperwork and cleaning

    2.6

    Coverage Care Employee, July 2021

  • Best thing

    I’m kept busy with the work load, which I like. My line manager is very approachable and hard working, my last 2 catering managers were lazy and didn’t pull their weight. We get paid our breaks, although they get interrupted now and again. Our kitchen is only 5 years old so has all mod cons. Training is good.

    Worst thing

    As it’s open 24/7
    Working Christmas Day, Easter and the bank holidays can mean you miss out on family times, but you don’t work every single day so if you’re lucky you’re shift doesn’t fall on those days.

    9.4

    Coverage Care Catering assistant, March 2021

See more reviews
  • Best thing

    The staff are amazing!! We really work together to make sure our guests get the absolute most out of the time they are with us. The management at the home are fantastic ( when they're allowed to be by head office) knowledgeable, professional and supportive

    Worst thing

    The home where I work is a lovely place, managed by professional caring hardworking people however, head office is quite another matter. Even though coverage care is supposedly a 'not for profit' organisation, they have absolutely no regard for their staff OR their guests in their homes, as long as they get a good rating from CQC. Myself and others where I work have been told on several occasions that care staff are 10 a penny and even when told half of their staff were thinking of leaving their reaction was to nonchalantly shrug their shoulders, not caring two hours as long as they've got bums in beds.

    2.6

    Coverage Care Health care assistant, February 2021

  • Best thing

    Privelidge to look after the elderly

    Worst thing

    Can get busy stressful

    8.0

    Coverage Care Senior rsw, October 2020

  • Best thing

    residents and colleagues

    Worst thing

    understaffed, not listened to, vast amount of jobs to achieve before shift ends on a time constraint

    4.5

    Coverage Care assistant manager, July 2020

  • Best thing

    Great to work around family life, career prospects and the pays good for the sector.

    Worst thing

    Sometimes staffing changes, you can work with alot of colleagues and impossible to guarantee that you'll enjoy working with all.

    9.8

    Coverage Care Senior carer, July 2020