Working at Brierton Lodge Care Home
Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 5DP
Operated by HC-One No.1 Limited
58 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and enjoy a warm team atmosphere with strong safeguarding knowledge, although staffing is adequate but nothing special."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff had the knowledge and confidence to identify safeguarding concerns and acted on these to keep people safe. Staff told us they felt confident with reporting any safeguarding concerns.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about working at Brierton Lodge. Comments included, "We have a really good team here. Management are supportive." The atmosphere in the home was warm and friendly.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient staff to meet the needs of people using the service.
Training & Dev
/10
✕
Not covered in this focused inspection report.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff said they felt supported. Comments included, "Management are fantastic. [registered manager] is approachable and supportive and wants to improve the home."
Programmes
/10
✕
Not covered in this focused inspection report.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with no details on agency use or staff feedback on workloads.
There were sufficient staff to meet the needs of people using the service.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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