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Administrator

Practice Plus Group
Pay £27.4k per year
Location Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0HB
Contract time Full time, part time

The Breakroom Take

6.8

Rated 6.8 out of 10, based on 124 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training
  • Proper breaks

About Practice Plus Group

The Practice Plus Group is an independent NHS service provider.

Job description from Practice Plus Group

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Administrator to join our team at Heathrow IRC, a immigration removal center located in London, West Drayton

Hours

The site currently offers 19 hours per week - days & hours to be discussed

Salary

This position is part time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £27,370 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

• Competency framework

• Regional and national career development opportunities

• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

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Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0HB

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Practice Plus Group pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    39% 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 April 2024 and April 2025.

    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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Practice Plus Group pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    42% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Practice Plus Group 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 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Practice Plus Group pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    41% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Practice Plus Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?

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

    How we know this

    68% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Practice Plus Group?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 25% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 40% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Practice Plus Group 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 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Practice Plus Group 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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 Practice Plus Group workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    57% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    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 Practice Plus Group?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    87% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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 Practice Plus Group managers change shifts at short notice?

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

    How we know this

    91% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Practice Plus Group?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Practice Plus Group good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 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

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Practice Plus Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Practice Plus Group get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Practice Plus Group?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Practice Plus Group enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Practice Plus Group recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Practice Plus Group?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Practice Plus Group?

    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 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Practice Plus Group 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

    85% 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 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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 Practice Plus Group is doing?

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

    How we know this

    51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    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.

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What Practice Plus Group employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The people I work with and our patients

    Worst thing

    Work politics

    9.2

    HCA at Practice Plus Group, February 2025

  • Best thing

    Its salary pay and permanent

    Worst thing

    Unsafe, low pay, no compensation, short staffed, confusion of rules and policies

    2.6

    HCA at Practice Plus Group, October 2024

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  • Best thing

    Working in the Endoscopy Department, is stressfull, but rewarding, work rota is varied giving everyone experience in multiple clinics and team work.

    Worst thing

    Sometimes a lack of trust, often being questioned. Not being given the opportunity to show the knowledge and experience we all have, to be able to work in the department with confidence and helping each other without questioning our abilities.

    3.7

    Healthcare assistant at Practice Plus Group, August 2024

  • Best thing

    Colleagues and management are kind, understanding and supportive
    Pay is very good, sickness policy is compassionate, colleagues treat you with respect regardless of how long you’ve been there

    Worst thing

    Patients can be stressful and often abusive, sometimes things feel rushed and overhwelming depending on work volume

    9.4

    Health advisor at Practice Plus Group, May 2024

  • Best thing

    My patients

    Worst thing

    My manager and some of the colleagues

    6.2

    Team leader at Practice Plus Group, October 2023

  • Best thing

    None

    Worst thing

    Pay is standard. No unsociable hours.
    Bank pay is 13p more than normal pay.
    Day staff get paid £1.63 less than night shift HCA so you can see how much they value us.
    Qualified staff given bonuses of £250 and extra pay per hour to cover night bank shifts HCA’s offered nothing so often qualified staff work alone
    2 staff on nights for over 2000 patients
    Not having access to right equipment and drugs
    Staff crying on shift
    Day staff get food, treats night staff get nothing
    No incentives what so ever
    Management speak to/email us like trash
    Concerns not acted upon
    Staff leaving, high turn over.
    Some staff leave within 3 months of starting
    Huge lack of communication

    3.4

    Healthcare assistant at Practice Plus Group, July 2023

  • Best thing

    Flexible shifts

    Worst thing

    Stressful, compensation is too low for how stressful it is

    8.2

    Health advisor at Practice Plus Group, April 2023

  • Best thing

    Hourly rate on overnights is between £13.56-£14.01. The regular overtime availability to boost overtime at X1.5, X2 or X2.5 . Great colleagues. Occasional patient compliments

    Worst thing

    Hourly rate between 0700-2300 is poor for what the role is, £10.91. Micromanagement culture is rife. Sometimes lack of clinical support and meant to trust a system that hasn't factored potentially complicating histories

    9.1

    Health advisor at Practice Plus Group, January 2023

  • Best thing

    People I work with

    Worst thing

    Low pay

    5.5

    Health care assistant at Practice Plus Group, October 2021

  • Best thing

    The people I work with

    Worst thing

    Wages

    5.5

    HCA at Practice Plus Group, May 2021

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