Working at Corner Cottage
63 Manning Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 4QX
Operated by Apple House Limited
3 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and good training, but agency staff cover a vacancy and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff had been trained and spoke knowledgably about how to recognise the different types of abuse and knew how to report any concerns.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff felt well supported, valued and respected.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
One member of staff told us, 'We have a vacancy at the moment… agency staff are covering it, there are enough staff to support people safely.'
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
One member of staff was in the process of completing their level five diploma in Health and Social Care. They told us, 'I have a mentor which I see monthly, which is helpful.'
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us the management team operated an approachable, open door policy and they were always available for advice and guidance.
Programmes
6/10
✓
These included watching films, listening to music, walking in the forest and parks, exercise classes such as Zumba, gardening, shopping trips, arts and crafts, baking and music sessions.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but there is a vacancy covered by agency workers.
We have a vacancy at the moment… agency staff are covering it, there are enough staff to support people safely.
Activities are regular and varied but there is no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
people were encouraged and enabled to pursue hobbies and a range of activities both in the home and in the wider community. These included watching films, listening to music, walking in the forest and parks, exercise classes such as Zumba, gardening, shopping trips, arts and crafts, baking and music sessions.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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