Working at Allendale Residential Home Limited
53 Polefield Road, Manchester, M9 7EN
Operated by Allendale Rest Home Ltd
24 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, strong team culture and innovative activities, although staff stability is unclear and training is basic."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively... accessing testing... infection outbreaks... managed; admission process for most recent had not fully followed guidance but manager gave assurances for future. Per 2021 IPC inspection.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
The staff team felt well supported by the registered manager and the provider... 'The management support is really good, they are always there for you.'; 'We are well supported... we are a good team.' Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Staffing levels were satisfactory. People, relatives and staff told us there were always enough staff on duty. Rotas reflected staffing levels were consistent. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
5/10
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Staff received induction and training appropriate to their job role, staff felt the training gave them the skills they needed to carry out their role. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager and the provider were actively involved in the running of the home. Staff told us they were well supported by both and received regular supervision and appraisal. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Lego therapy which encourages peoples to focus... Allendale choir... outings to local park and Irish centre... arts and crafts, armchair exercises, reminiscence, bingo, singers, dancers, performance poetry, life like cat Alan... activities organiser. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Enough staff to cover shifts okay, but no info on great team stability or hardly any agency workers.
Staffing levels were satisfactory. People, relatives and staff told us there were always enough staff on duty.
Just standard training to do the basics of the job, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received training suitable for their job role which was regularly updated. Staff told us, the training was good and equipped them to carry out their role.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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