Barnardo's
Work wellbeing score is 74 out of 100
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Barnardo's Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 506 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 74 out of 100

Happiness

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

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

Satisfaction

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

About the company

  • CEO
    Lynn Perry
    80%
    approve of Lynn Perry's performance
  • Founded
    1934
  • Company size
    5,001 to 10,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Non-profit & NGO
  • Headquarters
    Tanners Lane Barkingside...
  • Link
    Barnardo's website

Barnardo’s is the children’s charity with the largest number of services on the ground in the UK: we run over 960 services in local communities. Our work includes reaching and helping children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. We find loving adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care....

Barnardo’s is the children’s charity with the largest number of services on the ground in the UK: we run over 960 services in local communities. Our work includes reaching and helping children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. We find loving adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care.

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Retail Sales Associate

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Rating overview

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3.87 out of 5 stars.20193.86 out of 5 stars.20203.41 out of 5 stars.20213.66 out of 5 stars.20223.33 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Store Associate in Retford, Nottinghamshire
on 17 September 2023
was okay
if i wasnt left on the till all day everyday dealing with things on my own then it would have been a better experience. when asking for help the temp manager at the time just blows you off
Sales Associate in Manchester
on 23 September 2023
Over worked ,under paid.
What is the best part of working at the company?All profits made in store go to really good causes.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?All line manager’s promise the earth but don’t deliver anything.logistics is a shambles,Short staffed .What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Horrible,lots of back stabbing.To say it’s a charity some of the peop...
Store Assistant in Uttoxeter
on 14 September 2023
no organisation at all
Wouldn't ever work theThe staff just sit down all time The volunteers do everything Money goes missing Management dont ever visit the store and if they do its for five minutes
Outreach Worker in Manchester
on 5 September 2023
Shocking that they are a charity but waste funds the way they do
What is the best part of working at the company?The families I got to support What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Management and the culture they cultivate. They put profits before families and waste resources, despite being a charity.
Administration Assistant in Glasgow, Glasgow
on 5 September 2023
Great employers
A great organisation to work for. Good work life balance. Good training opportunities. Flexible working. It’s mainly work from home which isn’t my preference but would suit others.

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Process takes about a day or two

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  • Sales Assistant3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Retail Sales Associate3.7 out of 5 stars.
  • Shop Assistant4.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Store Manager2.5 out of 5 stars.
  • Manager2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Support Worker3.2 out of 5 stars.

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