The work culture is suffocating. - Project Worker Barnardo's Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Provided equipment; Laptop, Keyboard and other equipment upon accessibility needs.

Cons

Rarely in my career, have I felt compelled to leave a review for a company. Extremely micromanaged, 'walk on eggshells' work culture, perpetuated by egotistical managers, who are on a power trip. If you're new, you notice how established workers have become densensitised to this. It's evident central Barnardos has very little awareness of how branches are truly operating.

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5.0
Dec 13, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

An organization focused on the future. In a corporate transition and hoping to add value to the families, young people and children they support.

Cons

Emotional, tiring work for those who are passionate about serving a social cause.

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Thank you very much for your feedback.
3.0
Jun 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Barnardo's really helps people across the UK and I was lucky enough to see this first-hand. My immediate managers were supportive, loyal, and responsive to their team's feelings. I admired my colleagues a great deal: they were all dedicated and hardworking. Flexible and responsive to work-life balance requests.

Cons

There was a great deal of disillusionment about the new employee contract and the consultation process surrounding it. The consultation seemed forced and many employees - including managers - felt pressured to agree to the conditions despite misgivings.

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