Kent Autistic Trust
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kentautistictrust.orgBased on responses from 10 employees at the Kent Autistic Trust.
About jobs at the Kent Autistic Trust
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at the Kent Autistic Trust?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
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.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do the Kent Autistic Trust managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the Kent Autistic Trust?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Kent Autistic Trust feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at the Kent Autistic Trust get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
90% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
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.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at the Kent Autistic Trust recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% 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 October 2020 and November 2022.
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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Kent Autistic Trust?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
90% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at the Kent Autistic Trust?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2020 and November 2022.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
How the Kent Autistic Trust ranks
Kent Autistic Trust ranks joint 98th to work for out of charities.
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 24 March 2023.
Kent Autistic Trust job reviews
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Best thing
The Service Users are interesting.
Worst thing
Poor senior management. You are only a number to them.
Kent Autistic Trust Support worker, November 2022
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Best thing
It's a caring employer and a rewarding job
Worst thing
It can be challenging
Kent Autistic Trust Employee, March 2022