Working at Aspire in the Community - 13 Station Road
13 Station Road, Barnsley, S71 5LA
Operated by Aspire In The Community Ltd
7 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by managers and safety is well-managed, but activities are mostly routine and training is basic."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
The service worked with the local authority IPC team and other health professionals in managing the outbreak. A community matron commented, 'Aspire had coped marvellously [with managing the outbreak]'
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff we spoke with told us they felt supported by their managers and relatives said the manager was very supportive
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: We observed staff interacting with people who used the service and found there were enough staff available to ensure people were supported to meet their needs
Training & Dev
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff received training and support to ensure they carried out their roles and responsibilities in an effective way. The service had an effective induction process
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff we spoke with told us they felt supported by their managers. One care worker said, 'I love my job, the manager is very supportive.'
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff supported people to maintain contacts with the community and engage in social activities and outings which they enjoyed
Points to consider
No special activities coordinator or creative programmes, so the job is mostly routine care plus basic outings and visits
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: staff supported people to maintain contacts with the community and engage in social activities and outings which they enjoyed
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but nothing extra like stable teams or low agency use
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: there were enough staff available to ensure people were supported to meet their needs
Only standard induction and basic training like the Care Certificate, no specialist courses or funded qualifications
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The service had an effective induction process which incorporated training and shadowing experienced staff... registered to complete the 'Care Certificate'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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