Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable long-term staff with good relationships and a supportive culture, although activities are basic with no coordinator or special programmes."
Staff received training on safeguarding adults and were knowledgeable about the procedures... Risk assessments were in place... Incidents and accidents were reported. These were reviewed regularly by the registered manager and lessons shared.
Staff told us they enjoyed their roles. One member of staff said, 'It's about being here for people, supporting their anxiety levels...' We're all encouraged to speak up in team meetings.
People were supported by a small, consistent team of long-term staff who were kind and caring. Because people had lived at the service for many years and staff had worked there for a long time, staff had good relationships with people and knew them well.
Staff had been trained to carry out their roles. There was a training plan in place which highlighted when refresher training was due. One member of staff said, 'I did Asperger's and ageing training the other week.'
There was an open culture where staff were encouraged to speak up. One member of staff said, 'This is a good company. [Senior support worker] is really good, very supportive and ever so patient. I think that's probably why staff never leave.'
People participated in activities of their choice. For example, people enjoyed walking into the local town, to the shops and the local pub.
No activities coordinator or special programmes, so the job is mostly routine support like managing anxiety, cooking, shopping, and basic outings to shops or the pub.
People participated in activities of their choice. For example, people enjoyed walking into the local town, to the shops and the local pub.
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Last inspected: April 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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