Novalis Trust
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DismissNovalis Trust is a charity. They provide care, therapy, and education services to children and adults.
novalis-trust.org.ukRating based on 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Novalis Trust
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Novalis Trust pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
36% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 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 Novalis Trust pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
91% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
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.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. 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 Novalis Trust?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 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.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Novalis Trust?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Novalis Trust get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% 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 2023 and November 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.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Novalis Trust?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 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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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Novalis Trust enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Novalis Trust recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
82% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Novalis 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 March 2023 and September 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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Novalis Trust?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 45% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and November 2024.
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 Novalis Trust ranks
Novalis Trust ranks joint 134th to work for out of charities.
- 134= The Wallich
- 134= Novalis Trust
- 134= Rethink Mental Illness
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Novalis Trust job reviews
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
I have to work there
Maintenance assistant at Novalis Trust, November 2024