Creative Support Reviews
Updated Jan 20, 2020
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Anna Lunts
51 Ratings
Pros
"The service users can be challenging at times but there's never a dull moment" (in 72 reviews)
"Most Support workers motivated and hard working" (in 12 reviews)
Cons
"If your thinking of going to work for creative support I want have another think about it honestly" (in 32 reviews)
"Services are run for staff and not service users" (in 32 reviews)
"In challenging times the main asset is your staff, look after them!"
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI worked at Creative Support full-time for more than a year
Pros
The service users The dedicated staff
Cons
The pay The hours The cost cutting The short cuts
Continue readingCreative Support2020-01-20"Great Company to Work For"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Support full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Excellent support from senior management/executive team. Great support from head office teams Competitive salary Innovative approach Very diverse company and accepting/welcoming of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles Good training and development opportunities
Cons
Could do better with modernising systems/processes (esp. payroll)
Continue readingCreative Support2019-12-31"Sadly declined."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Creative Support full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Opportunity for development through training and great clients
Cons
If your face doesn’t fit and you whistleblow there is no chance!
Continue readingCreative Support2020-01-02"Stay away"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Creative Support full-time for less than a year
Pros
Some colleagues I came across were understanding and genuine people, however they too often felt unsupported by the organisation. Support staff were caring towards people using the service despite being paid poorly compared to similar jobs elsewhere.
Cons
Team was not aware that I was due to start in my role when I arrived on the first day. Did not have any supervision or local induction throughout my employment with them following this and received sarcastic and unsupportive management, often feeling intimidated. Did not have a clear role and this role was not wanted in the team. I had to create a role for myself and learn company processes myself. High turnover of staff across the board. Current staff were asked to write positive reviews of the company to balance out negative reviews. Pay was low compared to other graduate roles with poor company benefits such as sick pay.
Continue readingCreative Support2020-01-11"Rewarding and interesting"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Support full-time for less than a year
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Support from my manager is great. I am left to make autonomous decisions and actions on my own, based upon trust and respect. The development and exposure to decision making and management level meetings have been invaluable for my role. Supportive work colleagues. Great training opportunities Person centred
Cons
I havent found any yet!
Creative Support2019-11-11Thank you for taking the time to respond. Your feedback is very much appreciated.
Continue reading"Horrible management"
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I worked at Creative Support full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Clients we served made the job fulfilling
Cons
Low pay for what is expected from you. Management plays blatant favoritism and are clouded by dishonesty.
Continue readingCreative Support2019-11-14"review on creative support"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Support full-time for less than a year
Pros
great company to work for all the staff and management are brill and friendly to get along with . always fair on shift pattens with your home life . service with a smile
Cons
there is no cons always a great company
Creative Support2019-10-20Creative Support Response
October 28, 2019 – Communications Officer
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoy working for Creative Support.
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"Just dont work there.. warning"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Creative Support full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good people with good hearts are there...albeit downtrodden but they are some diamonds
Cons
Where do I start...poor pay...limited in house training...I could go on....just dont work there.
Continue readingCreative Support2019-10-26Creative Support Response
November 15, 2019 – Communications Officer
We are extremely proud of our in-house training. Last year our training department, Creative Academy, delivered 16,483 training sessions to staff, clients and volunteers. We are proud to maintain the Skills for Care endorsement which is the quality badge for health and social care training. Our salaries and benefits compare positively to those provided by other similar organisations.
Continue reading "Dreadful"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Creative Support full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Some lovely staff in other departments at head office.
Cons
Senior management are not supportive at all and will find a way to remove you if your face doesn't fit. Low pay so retention is poor therefore agency bills very high...and agency paid more that the staff on duty to do nothing. A culture of backstabbing as opposed to united front. No thanks for good work but as soon as anything goes wrong fingers are pointed. Lack of qualified managers. Lack of finances to invest.
Continue readingCreative Support2019-10-16Creative Support Response
October 28, 2019 – Communications Officer
We are an Investor's in People (Silver Award) organisation and are committed to ensuring all our staff are well-trained and supported in their roles.
Continue reading"FAO Management"
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I worked at Creative Support full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Lovely service users but awful managers
Cons
Management haven’t got a clue
Continue readingCreative Support2019-10-11Creative Support Response
November 15, 2019 – Communications Officer
We're sorry to hear, after committing three or four years of your career to Creative Support, that you have such little regard for your managers. We are an open and transparent organisation and welcome genuine feedback and concerns from employees which we treat with confidentiality.
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November 15, 2019 – Communications Officer