Does Barnardo's pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Barnardo's?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barnardo's?

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)

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

"The staff is friendly and try their best to make the store run properly" ((in 88 reviews)); "People are great and friendly" ((in 78 reviews)); "great team and manager." ((in 46 reviews)); "+ good training" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Poor management and unorganised back" ((in 61 reviews)); "low pay and difficult to move up the ladder" ((in 37 reviews)); "Bullying was acceptable during my time, bullies were protected and complains hidden under the carpet." ((in 23 reviews)); "Left to flounder unless you ask another manager by phone taking them away from their day." ((in 22 reviews)); "Long hours and not allowed to seat during work hours" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Barnardo's locations?

Sydney , Canberra , Warrawong , Liverpool , Penrith , Ultimo

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

1.0

26 May 2026

Project worker

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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

13 Dec 2017

Anonymous employee

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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.

Barnardo's Response

Thank you very much for your feedback.

3.0

28 June 2016

Administrator

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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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Residential Project Worker (23320)

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GBP 17K - GBP 30K /yr

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Project Worker 1 (23344)

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

GBP 26K - GBP 26K /yr

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Residential Project Worker 3 (23250)

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GBP 32K - GBP 38K /yr

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Construction Project Worker (23274)

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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Project Worker 2 - Healthy, Respectful Relationships Group Work Programme (23232)

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GBP 11K - GBP 15K /yr

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