Working at Brierfield House

Enough staff most days, but one care worker said the dementia unit needs a worker based there full time instead of moving between units.

one member of staff felt that the staff member who moved between the two units during the day, should be based on the unit for people with dementia, as that was where they felt they were most needed.

Only standard induction, basic training and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.

Staff received the induction and training they needed to meet people's needs. Staff received regular supervision and yearly appraisals.

Activities coordinator runs group and one-to-one sessions plus some trips, but nothing special or innovative to make the job more varied.

The home had two activities co-ordinators, who supported people with group and one to one activities... trips out... were being planned again.