Working at Blyton Court
3 Laughton Road, Gainsborough, DN21 3LG
Operated by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
18 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, stable staffing and positive team culture, although training and activities are standard without innovation."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People's medicines were managed safely... regular checks and audits in place... Staff had received training in safeguarding adults and showed good knowledge of the types of abuse.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about their jobs and how well they worked as a team to provide a caring open environment for the people who lived there.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were enough appropriately trained staff to support people. The registered manager told us they had been able to recruit nurses, and this had a positive effect on the stability of the service. Staff we spoke with told us they felt there was enough staff.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Records showed staff had received the relevant training to equip them with the knowledge and skills they needed. New staff received an induction. Nurses were provided with specialist training.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was supportive and approachable. All the staff we spoke with told us the service had improved since the registered manager had been appointed.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The provider had an activities coordinator in post... people had joined in with a quiz while others enjoyed listening to music... go out into the community... one person went to the pantomime.
Points to consider
Only standard training and induction with some specialist for nurses, no mention of funded qualifications or career development.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Records showed staff had received the relevant training to equip them with the knowledge and skills they needed. New staff received an induction. Nurses were provided with specialist training.
Regular activities programme with coordinator and variety like quizzes, music and outings, but no specialist or innovative programmes.
The provider had an activities coordinator in post... tailor the activity... foot massages or looking at books... sensory room... quiz... music... pantomime.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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