Working at Darwin Place
Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT
Operated by Swanton Care & Community Limited
7 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and positive staff culture make the team feel valued, but uncertain staff stability and basic training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff knew how to recognise abuse... Risks to people were assessed and care plans had been developed to manage risks. Behavioural support plans had been developed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff morale was good. People were supported by a staff team who felt valued and motivated to do their work.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were based on the needs and number of people who lived at the home. Staff told us there were sufficient staff to meet people's needs, including social needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
New staff completed an induction and training programme which gave them the basic skills and training they needed. A member of staff told us, 'The training is brilliant'.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager operated an open-door policy and we saw people actively sought them out. Staff spoke highly of the registered manager and of the support they received.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were supported to access the community and to take part in activities and social events which they enjoyed such as college, shopping, pub and bowling.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs, but no details on team stability or agency use to make workloads really manageable.
Staff told us there were sufficient staff to meet people's needs, including social needs.
Training covers basics and induction well, but no funded specialist courses or career development mentioned.
New staff completed an induction and training programme which gave them the basic skills and training they needed.
Varied outings and community activities keep things interesting, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes for more creativity.
People were supported to access the community and to take part in activities and social events which they enjoyed.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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