Working at Brewery House
28 Brewery Drive, Halstead, CO9 1EF
Operated by Meadowview Care Limited
2 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.7/10
Key Finding
"Enough staff to meet needs and a positive team culture, but managers missed safety risks like hot radiators and open windows."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: We identified a lack of risk assessment and management monitoring in relation to the risk of burns and scalds from hot surfaces such as unguarded radiators and the risk of falls from unrestricted windows.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they liked working at Brewery House. 'I really like working here. It is calm and we see the difference we make to people's lives.' 'We work well as a team'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff available to meet people's needs during our inspection. Staffing levels were based on individual needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff had access to relevant training, regular supervision and annual appraisal. Whilst some staff said formal supervisions were not always planned and as regular as they would like.
Management
4/10
!
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Provider auditing processes needed to be more robust as they had not identified the risk areas prior to this inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People were supported to take part in a wide range of activities they were interested in such as drama groups, shopping, holidays and access to entertainment of their choice.
Points to consider
Managers missed safety risks like hot radiators and open windows until inspectors pointed them out.
We identified a lack of risk assessment and management monitoring in relation to the risk of burns and scalds from hot surfaces such as unguarded radiators and the risk of falls from unrestricted windows.
One-on-one check-ins with the manager were not always planned or regular enough.
Whilst some staff said formal supervisions were not always planned and as regular as they would like, they found the registered manager always available when they needed to discuss any concerns.
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, just community outings like shopping and drama groups.
People were supported to take part in a wide range of activities they were interested in such as drama groups, shopping, holidays and access to entertainment of their choice.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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