KNOWSLEY COUNCIL Employee Reviews
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I have worked on 4 teams in the 12 years of working at KMBC. Generally the people are very down to earth and friendly. In 2009 when I started, the training opportunities were fantastic but through cuts etc it isn’t what it used to be. Things have changed a lot in the way we work now. My role has been predominantly in social care and I work with people that have been there 30+ years so they have seen a lot of changes. There is security working in the council and opportunities to move around other teams and widen your experience.
Pros
Security. Training. Salary. Varied experience.
Cons
The red tape. Political issues.
Ok to work their colleagues where great to work with bosses are ok but problems when you did overtime you wouldn't get your money till the next month or if they missed it you would have to wait till the following month
Pros
Good pay
Cons
Nothing
Loved working at knowsley council,I worked there for 19 years, it was one big happy family. Was very secure company to work for, until government funding was cut
Im disabled and knowsley council got rid of me and iv not got a job since im autistic and the council didn't cater for my needs the mangers are horrible put loads of pressure on you and don't respect you
Pros
none
Cons
short lunch breaks
Productive and very good place to work with a supportive team career progressive is there for the people who work hard.
Very good pension and lots of overtime
Pros
good working conditions
Cons
long hours
The job was interesting as no day the same but workforce you work with are not very nice to work with and also are bullies .Job involved grass cutting with a ride on machine and rubbish removable
Great time working for the council, due to austerity my position was made redundant, reluctant to leave.
Fair employee.
Ongoing training
Continues development
Iv worked for Knowsley council for over 20 years Iv enjoy my time at Knowsley council Iv gained experience in all aspects of care I have enjoyed working here but find the sleep overs hard as I don’t sleep well in a strange house they have very good pay scale and it is a good company but I just feel I need a change and would like not to do sleepovers
Pros
Very good staff moral
Cons
Long hours and sleep overs
Worked for a fantastic team just ready for a new challenge and broaden my horizons.flexiable with family and will try to accommodate as best as they can
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typical day at work is emptying loads of bins. in different areas and sometimes days don't run as smooth as you would like them to with a lot of residents not happy.
Getting up at 5am to get into work for 6, then starting work after knowing which tesm i will be working with for that day, different area can be difficult but some are easy enough to where you will be finished at 2 and going home to enjoy the rest or the day but id rather put the hard work in knowing i was able to go home early it was an easy enough job until it rained and then getting wet pushing heavy bins around but it was easy enough to keep you head down and crack on.
Pros
Early days
Cons
Bad weather
I enjoy my job although it is getting harder due to budget cuts more is expected. A lot of change in recent years due to new legislation. Very challenging and rewarding.
Pros
discount of council run gyms
Cons
budget cuts means more work.
gd company no respect for there agency workers tho a day her and there last min calls to come in at 6 in morning to be on stand by general stuff thanks
working for the council was a good job
salary was good
was doing different job each day
only down side was the weather
hours was days
learn new skils
Pros
being out side
Cons
getting wet
only worked ruffwod school in kirkby for 6 months, but it really was a nice place to work, staff were really nice and friendly and it was so relaxed despite it being a high school
Varied work, good set of colleagues, overtime available, good rate of pay, good management to work for. Enjoyed working with members of the public and working hours.
I went on work experience An visited restaurants and food eating places to check whether their health and hygiene standards were up to scale and if not we would give them a warning and drop down their food hygiene score
Pros
go to different food places and experience more
Most enjoyable part of the job is teaching children new things everyday, and watching them grow and flourish in new environments. The stuff I have learnt on the job
Pros
13 weeks holiday
Cons
Pay
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