Working at Dovecote View Chichester
Claypit Lane, Chichester, PO18 0NT
Operated by Dovecote View Limited
35 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong management with staff retention and progression, motivated supportive team, although adequate staffing without low agency use and basic activities."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured the provider was preventing and controlling infection, using PPE effectively and safely, accessing testing, and ensuring infection outbreaks were effectively managed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were motivated and enjoyed their work; one said 'I love the job. I see people as family. I am passionate about the work.' Staff said they felt supported and worked well as a team.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of staff were provided to meet people's needs. People and their relatives said there were enough staff and confirmed staff attended to them promptly.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff supported to complete nationally recognised qualifications such as the Care Certificate and Diploma in Health and Social Care, including 'train the trainer' courses.
Management
7/10
✓
Relatives told us 'the home is well organised and well managed. Staff tend to stay, and I have seen several of them progress into senior roles where they have shown professionalism and skill.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Activities coordinator provided programme of daily activities including arts and crafts, reminiscence, entertainers, community groups, trips out.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough staff on each shift, but no strong evidence of low agency use or great staff retention to make workloads easy.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of staff were provided to meet people's needs. People and their relatives said there were enough staff.
Activities are regular with a coordinator doing crafts, outings and entertainers, but no specialist programmes or creative innovations to make the job more interesting.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service had an activities coordinator and there was a programme of daily activities... arts and crafts and reminiscence... entertainers... trips out.
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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