Work wellbeing score is 75 out of 100
3.8 out of 5 stars.
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Colten Care Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 83 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 75 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
High

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

About the company

  • CEO
    Mark Aitchison
    69%
    approve of Mark Aitchison's performance
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Industry
    Healthcare
  • Headquarters
    Colten Care Colten House...
  • Link
    Colten Care website

Colten Care is a family-owned care home operator established for over 40 years. We design, build, own and run care homes across the South of England, each with individual character and consistently high standards of comfort. Our well trained teams set the very highest standards of residential, nursing and dementia care including in-house catering and activities....

Colten Care is a family-owned care home operator established for over 40 years. We design, build, own and run care homes across the South of England, each with individual character and consistently high standards of comfort. Our well trained teams set the very highest standards of residential, nursing and dementia care including in-house catering and activities.

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Nurse

9 jobs

Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 223 reviews and is evolving.

2.74 out of 5 stars.20193.30 out of 5 stars.20203.11 out of 5 stars.20214.48 out of 5 stars.20224.00 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

HCA in Chichester, West Sussex
on 22 November 2023
Some days are better than others.
Positives: Weekly pay, Some co-workers, Some residents, Paid breaks. Negative: Nobody care about how hard you work and how much value you bring in the company, you are just a number on the paper and nothing more.
Companion in Winchester, Hampshire
on 1 December 2023
Great team and supportive manager
I have worked at colten for many years and have always had a supportive work team. The whole home staff make coming to work worth it and work as one team
Health Care Assistant in Brockenhurst, Hampshire
on 13 November 2023
Just okay
Very high staff turnover. Management needs reassessing greatly and most staff members are highly unapproachable and rude. Pros are the pay and free meals.
RGN Nurse in Hampshire
on 28 October 2023
Autocratic and micromanaging , best avoided
I should have listened to former staff, however I gave them a try to make my own mind up.The care staff work very hard and are lovely and caring to the residents. Unfortunately there is a but, the nurses are micromanaged and it is extremely evident there is a toxic blame culture.There is no genuine interest or care in how the nurses are feeling in their job, clinical leads/ management very au...
Carer/Companion in Lymington, Hampshire
on 23 October 2023
Care companion volunteering opportunity
Court Lodge Care Home is an amazing place to work! The supportive team and positive atmosphere make it an exceptionally rewarding and fulfilling experience.

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Interview insights

Insights from 219 Indeed users who have interviewed with Colten Care within the last 5 years.

Favourable experience
Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

Work history and what you know about and can offer in the care environment. You can base answers on different job roles if they are relevant. Colten are careful about who they recruit but of course some people always slip through that aren’t right for the job!

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Working at Colten Care

  • Healthcare Assistant3.4 out of 5 stars.
  • Home Care Aide3.2 out of 5 stars.
  • Registered Nurse3.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Server3.5 out of 5 stars.
  • Home Manager5.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Housekeeper3.3 out of 5 stars.

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