Working at Bidna House
Bidna Lane, Bideford, EX39 1NU
Operated by SL & BM Haywood
12 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, low staff turnover, and strong safety measures, but basic training and limited activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: Assured on infection prevention, PPE use, testing, vaccinations, cleaning; people confirmed 'I feel safe'; observations confirmed protection.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt well supported, motivated, hardworking, and spoke positively about management; low staff turnover.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'We have a good team ethos and this is demonstrated by our very low staff turnover'; staff confirmed sufficient numbers to meet needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed mandatory training, Care Certificate, induction, regular supervision, and team meetings.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the registered manager and provider were approachable, made themselves available, and 'They are very supportive.'
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People offered opportunities to go out daily, took part in a wide range of social activities; staff supported to occupy and plan their day.
Points to consider
Only standard training like Care Certificate and mandatory courses, no specialist training or funded qualifications for career growth.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed the Care Certificate (a nationally recognised training course for staff new to care) and mandatory training.
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly routine care with some daily outings and social activities.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said people were offered opportunities to go out daily. People took part in a wide range of social activities.
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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