Working at Berrywood
130 Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 4BT
Operated by Watford And District Mencap Society
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Hands-on leadership and proud staff create a positive vibe, but no evidence of strong staff retention or a dedicated activities coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff trained in safeguarding and confident in reporting; risks assessed and reviewed regularly; medicines competencies checked with prompt identification of omissions; incidents analysed for learning.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they were proud to work for the service... `I love it here. Every day is different and it's nice that the company is flexible to be this way and we can give people choice`.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There was enough staff to meet people`s needs effectively. During the inspection we saw that people could go out when they wanted and there were sufficient staff allocated.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff were supported by the registered manager through regular supervisions where they could discuss their performance and identified their training needs. New staff completed induction with Care Certificate and specialist training for learning disabilities.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was always available to provide hands on support if it was needed. They told us they felt the registered manager was a role model and an advocate for the people living in Berrywood.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had a well-developed activity schedule and staff supported them to enjoy activities in the home and in the community including swimming, sailing, football, church and voluntary work.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for needs and outings, but no details on low staff turnover or minimal agency use.
There was enough staff to meet people`s needs effectively. During the inspection we saw that people could go out when they wanted and there were sufficient staff allocated.
Varied activities like sailing and football keep things busy, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned.
People had a well-developed activity schedule and staff supported them to enjoy activities in the home and in the community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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