Aberlour Children's Charity
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DismissAberlour Children's Charity provides support to children and families across Scotland. They provide residential and fostering services, support in recovery, support for those with disabilities and provide immediate relief for those facing financial hardship.
aberlour.org.ukRating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Aberlour Children's Charity
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Aberlour Children's Charity get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Aberlour Children's Charity?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Aberlour Children's Charity?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Aberlour Children's Charity get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aberlour Children's Charity?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Aberlour Children's Charity recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aberlour Children's Charity?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Aberlour Children's Charity head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
70% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
How Aberlour Children's Charity ranks
Aberlour Children's Charity ranks joint 53rd to work for out of charities.
- 53= We Are With You
- 53= Aberlour Children's Charity
- 53= WWT
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 9 September 2024.
Aberlour Children's Charity job reviews
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Best thing
Pay, holiday entitlement
Worst thing
Unable to get disability accomidations despite being a disability confident employer. Management unwilling to admit their mistakes and communication was dreadful throughout the company
Aberlour Children's Charity Employee, April 2022
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