Working at Carlin Lodge
40 Carlin Gate, Blackpool, FY2 9QT
Operated by SUSASH Blackpool Ltd
17 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
4.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 4.8/10
Key Finding
"Enough staff to meet needs, good training and supportive culture, but no registered manager and unsafe medicines storage are major concerns."
Safety & Risk
3/10
✕
Medicines were not always stored securely, breach of regulation 12; care documentation gaps placed people at risk of avoidable harm.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported by the manager and senior management team; one staff member commented 'It's the best place to work'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People and staff told us there were enough staff to meet people's needs; staff raised no concerns with staffing arrangements.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they received training to enable them to maintain their skills and competence; supervisions in place.
Management
2/10
✕
No registered manager in post at time of inspection.
Programmes
4/10
!
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: enjoyable activities were arranged; staff supported people to engage in meaningful activities.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in place yet, so leadership oversight is weak.
At the time of our inspection there was no registered manager in post.
Medication not stored safely and some care records missing safety details.
Medicines were not always stored securely... One care record did not include guidance for staff on the equipment... This placed people at risk of avoidable harm.
Only basic activities arranged, no coordinator or varied programme to make the job more interesting.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: enjoyable activities were arranged; staff supported people to engage in meaningful activities.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2023
Requires improvement
Safe
!
Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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