Working at Autism Care UK (Bedford)

People were safe being supported by the staff team. Staff were trained in safeguarding and knew how to report concerns. Risks to people had been assessed including in relation to medicines.

Staff enjoyed working at the service and felt well supported by the management team. Staff were positive and complimentary about their colleagues and how well they worked together.

There were enough staff to support people safely. Staff told us there were enough staff to support people and people’s assessed staffing levels were adhered to at all times.

Staff had the training they needed to support people and their competency to support people was checked after their training. Staff were knowledgeable about their training, particularly in relation to supporting autistic people.

Staff told us the management team were approachable and included them in discussion about the service and how best to support people. The management team had a good oversight of the service.

People were supported to follow their interests and be an active part of the local community. People had been supported to attend college courses, go shopping and be a part of their community in various past times.