Work wellbeing score is 64 out of 100
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Shaw Trust Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 149 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Below average, 64 out of 100

Happiness

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

Purpose

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Below average

Stress-free

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Below average

Satisfaction

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Below average

About the company

  • Founded
    1982
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
  • Headquarters
    Bristol, UK
  • Link
    Shaw Trust website

UK-based charity, The Shaw Trust, supports disabled and disadvantaged people into employment and independent living. Formed in 1981 in the village of Shaw in Wiltshire, the company now employs around 1600 people across the UK and works with around 78,000 clients a year to overcome barriers to employment, inclusion and independence. For businesses Shaw Trust provides a recruitment service which matches skilled, sector trained candidates to employers’ vacancies at no cost. It also provides special...

UK-based charity, The Shaw Trust, supports disabled and disadvantaged people into employment and independent living. Formed in 1981 in the village of Shaw in Wiltshire, the company now employs around 1600 people across the UK and works with around 78,000 clients a year to overcome barriers to employment, inclusion and independence. For businesses Shaw Trust provides a recruitment service which matches skilled, sector trained candidates to employers’ vacancies at no cost. It also provides specialist vocational rehabilitation and absence management services which enable employers to retain staff following accident, disability or ill health. The Trust's Web Accessibility Service helps organisations to ensure their websites reach the widest possible audience and are compliant with existing accessibility guidelines.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 281 reviews and is evolving.

3.00 out of 5 stars.20192.83 out of 5 stars.20202.79 out of 5 stars.20213.00 out of 5 stars.20222.66 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Manager in South West
on 17 November 2023
Investor in people
Shaw Trust believes in inclusivity, they support and develop their staff well. They offer extensive in house training covering all topics from mental health first aid to managing expectations.
Key Worker in Northamptonshire
on 2 October 2023
Productive and fun workplace
Shaw Trust offers a unique work experience. A typical day is dynamic, filled with opportunities to learn and grow. I've gained valuable skills and insights. Management is supportive and open to feedback. The workplace culture promotes inclusivity and teamwork. The hardest part can be meeting deadlines, but it's also the most rewarding when accomplished. The most enjoyable part is seeing the posit...
Manager in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
on 25 September 2023
Only care about money and not their staff
The staff turnover rate at Shaw Trust is incredibly high and after working there for a year I can see why. As a lower level manager I was very focussed on supporting my staff and providing a positive culture. The same unfortunately could not be said for more senior managers. I went through 3 managers + 1 temporary manager in my year in employment and received little to no support. I was expected...
Employee in West Midlands
on 19 September 2023
Targets
Targets are unrealistic Management are poor Workplace culture immature and toxic Intimidation and Bullying Lack of resources Pressure to meet targets
Participant in Stafford, Staffordshire
on 14 September 2023
Exactly what I wanted
What is the best part of working at the company?They are very helpful and trust worthy.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Opening up as I don’t work there

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Interview insights

Insights from 279 Indeed users who have interviewed with Shaw Trust within the last 5 years.

Average experience
Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

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Mostly trying to ascertain when I had conducted one on one interviews and overcome individual barriers with clients

Mostly trying to ascertain whe...

Shared on 28 June 2022

Asked about training, relevant experience

Asked about training, relevant...

Shared on 2 January 2022

Have I do this sort of work before. We do on the job training.

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Shared on 20 October 2021

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Working at Shaw Trust

  • Employment Advisor2.6 out of 5 stars.
  • Shop Assistant4.5 out of 5 stars.
  • Case Manager3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Sales Assistant4.4 out of 5 stars.
  • Support Manager2.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Support Worker2.8 out of 5 stars.

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