Working at Bevern View
The Willows, Lewes, BN8 5FJ
Operated by The Bevern Trust
11 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
"Outstanding activities programmes and positive team culture, although high staff turnover is a drawback."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022: Assured on all infection prevention, PPE, testing; per 2018: 'Medicines ordered, stored, administered and disposed of safely'; incidents 'well recorded... analysed'.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018: 'There was a positive culture at the home and the staff team worked well together'; staff 'have so much fun, so many laughs'; mental health ambassadors per 2022.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018: 'There were enough staff working each shift to support people safely'; measures to mitigate COVID staff pressures per 2022.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018: 'Staff received training specific to the needs of people at the home. This included enteral feeding and catheter care and were regularly updated'; regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018: Manager had good oversight, worked most days, staff praised as 'really good for Bevern View, ambitious, firm but fair'; registered manager in post per 2022.
Programmes
9/10
✓
Per 2018: Activities coordinator; hydrotherapy with 'profoundly positive impact' on mobility e.g. 'now able to stand and walk'; Rebound Therapy; film-making with village hall premiere; sensory crafts.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs, but one relative noted high staff turnover.
Another relative told us there had been a high turnover of staff however, "They (staff) still meet resident's needs." Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
Staff Reviews
Direct feedback from current and former employees
No one has reviewed yet. Be the first.
Scan the QR code or tap the button to chat with us on WhatsApp. Your identity stays completely anonymous.
Chat on WhatsAppSources
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Data
- PlainSight staff reviews