Working at Abelands
Abelands House, Chichester, PO20 1DY
Operated by PA Ark Projects Limited
9 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Involved managers, low staff turnover and positive culture stand out, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator and training misses career development."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems and processes were in place to safeguard people from abuse. Staff had a good understanding of the signs of abuse. Accidents and incidents continued to be recorded and analysed and action taken to improve and learn.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
"I feel very supported by all of the team, we all help each other out and are approachable at all times." Positive team spirit and open communication.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
"staff turnover here is very low, which reflects how they are recruited and supported." Flexible staffing levels managed well with management covering sickness for continuity.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received a range of training opportunities including supporting people with a learning disability, autism and 'team teach' to support behaviour that could be challenging to others. Regular supervision and team meetings.
Management
8/10
✓
The management team run the home well and are very involved with the staff and people living there. They are very helpful and understanding." Open door policy with managers visible and working shifts during sickness.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had access to activities that met their interests... listening to music, one person watching cooking shows... going out... to play pool... links with local groups like 'Hub Club' and '1066 football league'.
Points to consider
Activities are regular with variety like outings, music and sports but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to make the role more creative.
People had access to activities that met their interests. Activities were an important part of people's lives and were led by people's choices. We observed people listening to music, one person watching cooking shows... going out with a member of staff to play pool... Resident meeting notes showed that activities were discussed... photos of... recent activities.
Training covers specialist needs like autism and team teach with supervision but no funded qualifications or career development paths mentioned.
Staff continued to have skills and knowledge to deliver effective care and support. Staff received a range of training opportunities including supporting people with a learning disability, autism and 'team teach'... regular supervision and team meetings.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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