Working at Cranmer Scheme
Lynda Cohen House, Leeds, LS17 5PX
Operated by Leeds Jewish Welfare Board
16 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers and a strong team culture shine through, but uncertain staff retention and no activities coordinator are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Clear and detailed risk assessments in place, staff and management confident and knowledgeable about procedures, home clean with enhanced cleaning, no COVID-19 cases.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'We are a strong team and always there for each other' and described management as supportive with monthly staff meetings.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was enough staff to meet people's needs and the registered manager had been proactive in changing staffing levels depending on needs.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: New staff completed induction and Care Certificate, staff received regular supervisions, annual appraisals, and support for NVQ qualifications.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us 'The support is amazing, fantastic and they are all really approachable' and were fully supported by the registered and deputy managers.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People participated in drama classes, pantomimes, sponsored walks, bake-offs with other homes, and used interactive pet cats for engagement.
Points to consider
Staff numbers meet needs but no details on low staff turnover or much agency use to make workloads easy.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was enough staff to meet people's needs.
Varied activities like drama and community events happen but no activities coordinator or special therapy training for staff.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People attended drama class, pantomimes, sponsored walks and bake off with other services.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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