Penumbra Mental Health
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DismissPenumbra Mental Health is a charity. They support people with mental health needs.
penumbra.org.ukRating based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Penumbra Mental Health
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Penumbra Mental Health pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
40% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Penumbra Mental Health get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and November 2025.
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.
Workplace
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Penumbra Mental Health 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 May 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.
How Penumbra Mental Health ranks
Penumbra Mental Health ranks joint 206th to work for out of charities.
- 206= Demelza
- 206= Penumbra Mental Health
- 206= The Avalon Group
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 19 April 2026.
Penumbra Mental Health job reviews
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Best thing
People I work with are all very nice and I know I do a good job
Worst thing
The hours I work and continually asked to do more
Practitioner at Penumbra Mental Health, August 2025
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Best thing
Looking after people and seeing them making progress and gaining independence.
Worst thing
We are left exposed to violence sometimes as lone workers and managers don't always take concerns seriously.
Support worker at Penumbra Mental Health, June 2025