Nacro
Nacro is a social justice charity. They provide housing, education, support and advice for disadvantaged young people and adults.
nacro.org.ukRating based on 25 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Nacro
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Nacro pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Nacro pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Nacro?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Nacro feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Nacro get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 Nacro?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Nacro enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
80% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Nacro recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
90% 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 March 2024 and February 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Nacro?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
90% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
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 Nacro 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
80% 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 March 2024 and February 2026.
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 Nacro ranks
Nacro ranks joint 109th to work for out of charities.
- 109= Together Trust
- 109= Nacro
- 109= Guild Care
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 June 2026.
Nacro job reviews
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Best thing
The people you meet
Worst thing
Stress, paperwork overload, lack of resources and support, incorrect focus on tick boxes and info gathering.
Support worker at Nacro, January 2025
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Best thing
Helping vulnerable adults
Worst thing
Working with sex offenders
Support worker at Nacro, August 2023