Livewell Southwest
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DismissLivewell Southwest provide health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon.
livewellsouthwest.co.ukRating based on 22 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Livewell Southwest
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Livewell Southwest pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and December 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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Livewell Southwest 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 April 2023 and February 2025.
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 get sick pay
Do Livewell Southwest pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Livewell Southwest?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and December 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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Livewell Southwest?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Livewell Southwest feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Livewell Southwest get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Livewell Southwest?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and December 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 Livewell Southwest enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Livewell Southwest recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
45% 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 April 2023 and February 2025.
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 Livewell Southwest?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
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.
How Livewell Southwest ranks
Livewell Southwest ranks joint 24th to work for out of social care providers.
- 24= Making Space
- 24= Livewell Southwest
- 24= Hamberley
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Livewell Southwest job reviews
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Best thing
Making a difference
Worst thing
Not being listened to
Senior HCA at Livewell Southwest, July 2021
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Best thing
Assessing people’s needs and putting in care
Worst thing
Not being able to meet expectations due to restrictions
Community care worker at Livewell Southwest, January 2021