Question 1

Is Barnardo's a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Barnardo's has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,082 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at Barnardo's to a friend and 30% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Barnardo's have been left by employees working as Shop Assistant, Retail Volunteer and Volunteer.

Question 2

Does Barnardo's pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barnardo's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barnardo's. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Barnardo's?

Accepted Answer

48% of Barnardo's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Barnardo's 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barnardo's?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer (131), Store Associate (59), Project Worker (42), Retail Volunteer (35), Sales Assistant (34), Manager (31), Sales Associate (30), Retail Assistant (27), Store Manager (24), Shop Assistant (15), Retail Store Manager (13), Retail Sales Assistant (11), Support Worker (11), Administrative Assistant (8), Administrator (8)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Barnardo's according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The staff is friendly and try their best to make the store run properly" ((in 85 reviews)); "People are great and friendly" ((in 79 reviews)); "great team and manager." ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good working environment" ((in 15 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Barnardo's according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor management and unorganised back" ((in 63 reviews)); "low pay and difficult to move up the ladder" ((in 36 reviews)); "Left to flounder unless you ask another manager by phone taking them away from their day." ((in 25 reviews)); "Bullying was acceptable during my time, bullies were protected and complains hidden under the carpet." ((in 22 reviews)); "Very little training for the amount you’re expected to do." ((in 18 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Barnardo's locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Barkingside, Liverpool, Belfast, Leeds, Aberdeen, Bristol, Cardiff, Lincoln, Nottingham, Coventry, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gloucester, Swindon, Derby, Sunderland, Leicester, Bradford, Dudley, Sheffield, Preston, Portsmouth, Wednesbury, Milton Keynes, Doncaster, Durham

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