Working at Bennerley Fields Centre
22 Bennerley Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8PF
Operated by Derbyshire County Council
40 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"A proactive safety culture, supportive leaders, and valued staff, although staffing relies on agency workers and extra hours while recruiting more."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had a proactive and positive culture of safety, based on openness and honesty. Records of falls and medication errors were analysed for themes and risks mitigated.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported and valued by the provider. One staff member told us, “It is a good place to work and to grow.”
Staffing Levels
5/10
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There were sufficient staff on each shift to keep people safe, with a mix of permanent and agency staff being used.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Regular supervisions and an appraisal system were in place for staff. Leaders maintained oversight of staff training and supervisions.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they found leaders approachable and supportive if they had any concerns. A person’s relative told us, “The manager has been very supportive and responsive.”
Programmes
6/10
✓
Onsite physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams supported daily rehabilitation including cooking in kitchens, gardening in raised beds, community trips and local quizzes.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to keep people safe but relies on agency workers and extra hours from permanent staff while recruiting more.
There were sufficient staff on each shift to keep people safe, with a mix of permanent and agency staff being used. Leaders told us the provider was in the process of recruiting and inducting more permanent staff members to reduce the reliance on agency and permanent staff taking on additional hours.
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