Working at Avens Limited
39 Denford Road, Kettering, NN14 4DF
Operated by Avens Ltd
14 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff enjoy a family atmosphere, excellent training and strong safety, although adequate staffing and basic activities without a coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Safeguarding concerns were promptly reported... Risk assessments were in place... Medicines were safely managed... Accidents and incidents were recorded and reviewed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff said the service had a family atmosphere and they felt well-supported... 'We have very good team working and are supportive of each other.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People told us they thought the home was well-staffed... We observed sufficient numbers of staff... Staff told us there were enough of them on duty at all times.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff told us, 'Our training is excellent. We get over and above what we need.' Records showed staff received... specific training... Positive Behaviour Support, dementia awareness and autism.
Management
8/10
✓
People, relatives and staff told us the service was well managed... Staff said the service had a family atmosphere and they felt well-supported. The registered manager was always available.
Programmes
5/10
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People took part in a range of group and one-to-one activities depending on their preferences... supported to attend social groups and leisure activities... within their local community.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, just enough staff to meet needs with no info on low agency use or staff staying long-term.
People told us they thought the home was well-staffed... We observed sufficient numbers of staff with the correct skills mix on duty.
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly personal care with some basic group activities and outings.
People took part in a range of group and one-to-one activities depending on their preferences... supported to attend social groups and leisure activities of their choice within their local community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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