Working at Beech Spinney
Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7NE
Operated by HF Trust Limited
7 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
"Staff spoke positively about management and an open culture with strong infection control, but staffing relies on workers from other homes and activities are mostly basic."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff who were fully trained in infection prevention and control and wore Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in line with current guidance; infection outbreaks... effectively prevented or managed (2020 IPC inspection).
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us there was an open culture within the home and they could make suggestions for improvement (per 2019 comprehensive inspection).
Staffing Levels
5/10
!
There were enough staff to meet people's needs; staff absence was usually covered by colleagues from other homes in the group (per 2019 comprehensive inspection).
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff were supported in their roles and received an effective level of training; access to training organised by the provider was good (per 2019 comprehensive inspection).
Management
7/10
✓
All the staff we spoke with were positive about how Beech Spinney was managed (per 2019 comprehensive inspection).
Programmes
5/10
!
People had a variety of activities which they enjoyed on a regular basis (per 2019 comprehensive inspection).
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but they rely on workers from other homes to cover sickness shifts.
staff absence was usually covered by colleagues from other homes in the group (per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
No activities coordinator or special programmes mentioned, so the role is mostly routine personal care with some basic activities added.
People had a variety of activities which they enjoyed on a regular basis (per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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