Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea
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DismissRoyal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a local authority. They oversee local services.
rbkc.gov.ukRating based on 19 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
90% 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 June 2024 and April 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 paid breaks
Do workers at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2026.
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea?
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 June 2024 and April 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 get proper breaks
Do people at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 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.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
55% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and October 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% 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 June 2024 and April 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.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% 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 June 2024 and April 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.
How the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea ranks
Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea ranks joint 232nd to work for out of councils.
- 232= Middlesbrough Council
- 232= Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea
- 232= Nottinghamshire County Council
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 19 April 2026.
Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea job reviews
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Best thing
Meeting people, working with young people
Worst thing
Lots of paper work and long hours
Social worker at the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea, December 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 10 Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea employees