Working at Ashdown Close - Southport
37 Ashdown Close, Southport, PR8 6TL
Operated by Autism Initiatives (UK)
2 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers foster an open team culture and robust safety, although limited activities without a coordinator mean mostly routine care and basic outings."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
we found the provider had robust measures in place to ensure people were safe. Medicines were managed safely and people received their medicines as prescribed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
We found there to be a person-centred and open culture in the home. Staff reported that managers were "easy to approach" and "very supportive". The staff we saw all seemed to get along with each other. Staff told us they all worked as a team and supported each other.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There was sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received a programme of mandatory training, which was updated as required.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff reported that managers were "easy to approach" and "very supportive".
Programmes
4/10
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People accessed community services such as pubs for lunch, swimming pools, walking groups, visits to parks and shops.
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role is mostly routine care plus basic outings like shops and parks.
People accessed community services such as pubs for lunch, swimming pools, walking groups, visits to parks and shops.
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but nothing special, with no details on team stability or agency use.
There was sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs.
Only standard mandatory training and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received a programme of mandatory training, which was updated as required.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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