Working at Cary Brook

Staffing is enough to meet needs but some staff say they feel stretched at times and day shifts are too long for dementia care.

Staff had mixed views about staffing levels in the home. Some staff said there were enough staff, others said they felt at times more staff would be helpful... Many staff felt long days were too long to care for people living with dementia.

Activities programme has good variety with trips, crafts and events run by 3 coordinators but no specialist therapeutic approaches or innovative methods.

There were 3 activity co-ordinators who worked in the home to organise and run the activity programme. This was wide ranging, including people going out on trips... craft sessions, baking, flower arranging, and celebrating annual events.

Training covers specialist topics like autism alongside basics with regular supervision but no funded qualifications or career development paths mentioned.

Staff were well supported and well trained. One staff member said, “I have done the care certificate, manual handling, nutrition, autism training, safeguarding, and infection control.” Formal supervision meetings with staff and regular staff meetings were held.