wanting to improve debt problem!

marcus79_2

hi all thanks for taking time to read this first.
This may turn out to be quite a long thread, im hoping for some good positive feedback here.

9 months ago i started working at a new care home after spending more then 5 years at a previous pysciatric unit but still providing care.
In my previous place i was a senior which i was getting paid £8 p/h which at the time was very good, but i left there due to my position there being made untenable, so i took the next care job i could which is where i am now only problem is my pay is now at £6.44 but been told by manager its going up to £6.76 which is good, but still alot lower wage then what i feel im entitled to.

Ive asked if there are anymore senior positions coming up as we taking on more staff and what i do in extra work basicly covers the senior role but was told no, but i dont want to stop doing them as it will basicly show im not intrested, im also attending all the extra trainning they provide to futher myself within the company and doing all the extra hours which i thought was showing willingness.
Its a really lovly company to work for and im enjoying it so not sure if i want to leave....
I always keep an eye on other jobs in carearound area to just see what they paying of which they all pay £1-2 more p/h then im currently getting.

Im toying the idea of writting a letter to my manager and area manager explainning what im doing as extra and basicly trying to justify i think im worth more of an increase but i dont wanna tread on any toes.

so im kind of after some valued input here or suggestions on how to handle situation or anything really....
any advice on this be good as it takes me another step closer to help getting rid of debt i got.

marcus79_2

anyone.....

Shineyhappy

I wish I could help, but tbh if I was you I would look for a job somewhere else as it seems to be easier to switch jobs to get more money or a promotion than it does to get a payrise in a current job.

Sorry that probably doesnt help much.

poorandindenial

I think you are doing the right thing by taking full advantage of all the training etc. I reckon that if you are committed to the organisation, give them three monts so you have been there a year and then ask them for a raise, then if they don't show you the same committment back you should move to another company.

Basically, chance a raise and then if it fails or you don't feel that things will change for the better in a tineframe you are happy with don't be shy about moving on.

Sorry I can't be more useful but I think this is such a personal decision that it is difficult to give you decent advice.

Good luck whichever whay you decide to play it.

marcus79_2

is it worth writing a letter to my manager and area manager, or do you think im going over peoples heads by doing this and potentially faceing my managers wrath???

emmy05

you certainly could try, i was wondering about why youve not tried for agency, from my experience of working in a care home, i did notice that agency got paid a lot more than those employed by the company as such? perhaps you could look for that, or maybe homecare pays more? i got a feeling macmillan are a good company to work for who provide home care, just a couple of thoughts .......

MissEyre

It sounds like you are a great employee-I would be surprised if they were happy to lose a reliable and trustworthy member of staff for the sake of a relatively small amount of money. It should be them explaining to you why you are being paid less than other companies in the area. I would ask for a meeting with your manager and explain what you are doing on top of the regular work, and see if you agree something-if not, absolutely go to the more senior guys. Don't make it sound like you are trying to hold them to ransom 'I'll leave unless you pay me more' - just explain that you love the work and the company, but you really can't afford to stay there for ever if the hourly rate is going to stay so low compared to other providers in the area. Good luck, I really hope it works out for you!