Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Honest management and supportive team culture, although training is not up to date and bank staff cover vacancies."
One person had a health condition; there was no risk assessment or care plan in place to support the person with this specific health need.
Staff told us 'We work well as a team. Never at any time if you feel you are struggling are you on your own. Someone will lend a hand'
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs. There were vacancies within the staff team. These were covered by bank staff.
We found out of 12 staff none were completely up to date with training in all areas.
The registered manager encouraged an honest and open approach. Their determination and management style benefitted those people living and working in the home.
Activities such as baking and sensory story sessions were offered in the service. Other activities included swimming for one person, for another attending arts and crafts sessions.
Not all staff training is up to date, none out of 12 staff fully complete because sessions are oversubscribed.
We found out of 12 staff none were completely up to date with training in all areas. ... The provider was not delivering sufficient numbers of training sessions to facilitate learning for staff in a timely way.
Vacancies covered by bank staff mean shifts are not always filled by the regular team.
There were vacancies within the staff team. These were covered by bank staff.
Some gaps in staff recruitment checks for bank staff moving to permanent roles.
We found records were not always consistent with safe employment processes... one staff member had gaps in their employment history which had not been explored, another did not have any professional references only personal references.
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Last inspected: September 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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