Does Caerphilly County Borough Council pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Caerphilly County Borough Council employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This rating has improved by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Caerphilly County Borough Council?

65% of Caerphilly County Borough Council employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Caerphilly County Borough Council 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Caerphilly County Borough Council?

Clerical Assistant (2) , Social Worker (2) , Teacher (2) , Teaching Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Caerphilly County Borough Council according to real employee reviews?

"Agile working, Pension, Generous annual leave" ((in 3 reviews)); "It was an excellent team, great organisation and great support" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good holidays and flexible working request" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Caerphilly County Borough Council according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management, bad work, It's pretty bad." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Caerphilly County Borough Council locations?

Caerphilly , Blackwood , Cardiff , Ystrad Mynach , Newbridge , New Tredegar , Ebbw Vale , Newport

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No Support or Progression - Teaching Assistant Caerphilly County Borough Council Employee Review

1.0

31 Jan 2022

Teaching assistant

Recommend

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Pros

In a school setting the running of the school is by senior management - this was poor and employee wellbeing overlooked.

Cons

Challenging and aggressive behaviour from children with no support from senior management. No career opportunities.

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5.0

15 Sept 2025

Administrative officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible working to fit in with work/life balance. Ability to work from home & in the office. Huge range of opportunities & departments to gain experience in. Feel like you can make a difference.

Cons

The general public don’t really like council workers.

4.0

13 Sept 2025

Community support worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

In work pension scheme helps build a stable financial future

Cons

Unwieldy staffing structure and lots of internal politics

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