Working at 50 Arbour Street
50 Arbour Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 1QW
Operated by Kidsgrove Care Solutions CIC
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.1/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers and strong protection from abuse, but basic activities without special programmes and standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People were protected from the risks of ill-treatment and abuse as staff members had received training and knew how to recognise and respond to concerns.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
There were systems in place for staff members to make their views and opinions known and staff felt their input was valued.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People were supported by enough staff who were available to safely support them.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
People were supported by a well-trained staff team who felt supported by the registered manager.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff members found the registered manager and management team supportive and approachable.
Programmes
4/10
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People had access to a range of activities that they found interesting and stimulating. These included, attendance at clubs and socialising with friends.
Points to consider
Only basic activities like club visits and socialising with no dedicated coordinator or special programmes to make the job more interesting.
People had access to a range of activities that they found interesting and stimulating. These included, attendance at clubs and socialising with friends.
Staffing is just enough to meet needs with no details on low staff turnover or extra hands for personalised care.
People were supported by enough staff who were available to safely support them.
Just standard induction and care certificate training with no specialist courses for working with learning disabilities.
New staff members completed a structured introduction to their role. This included completion of induction training... Staff members who were new to care were supported to complete the care certificate.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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