Working at Brimley
1 Read Close, Exmouth, EX8 4PY
Operated by United Response
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership, passionate staff culture and effective safety measures shine, but regular agency use and limited specialist activities need improvement."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
A range of risk assessments with clear measures... effective systems to ensure medicines... incidents had decreased as a consequence.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Every staff member we spoke with showed a passion... Staff told us '[Managers name] asks your opinion on everything'... open-door policy.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs... Regular agency staff were used if required to support this.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had completed a comprehensive induction... specific training required to support the people living at Brimley... ongoing support through supervision and appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager had steered the service through a significant period of upheaval... demonstrated an open and transparent management style and were fully engaged with people and staff.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were supported to engage in a wide range of activities... accredited art course... theatre trips and a self-advocacy 'speak up group'... sensory activities.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough staff on shifts, but they use regular agency staff while building a consistent team.
Regular agency staff were used if required to support this.
Activities include art courses, trips and sensory sessions but no specialist programmes or dedicated coordinator mentioned.
People were supported to engage in a wide range of activities according to their interests and abilities. Three people were completing an accredited art course... sensory activities.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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