Working at Driftwood Lodge
17 Woodrows Lane, Clacton On Sea, CO16 8DN
Operated by Seaside Care Homes Limited
5 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Visible and approachable management fosters a positive culture with sufficient staffing and strong training, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff had a good understanding of protecting and safeguarding... Risks were identified and there were plans... Medication was managed safely... competency checks... regular audits.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
The culture was positive and staff morale was high... Staff told us that they were well supported and felt valued... couldn't speak more highly of the management.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
There were sufficient numbers of staff... Staff told us that there were enough staff available and they had sufficient time to do activities as well as personal care. The service used its own staff to cover shortfalls... did not have to use any agency staff.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff had received specific training to enable them to support young people with specific complex health conditions such as epilepsy, breathing or feeding difficulties... competency assessments... supported to obtain additional qualifications such as Level 3.
Management
8/10
✓
The management of the service were visible and accessible. Staff told us that the management was approachable and visible... our manager is happy to put gloves on and help with the children.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Young people went out to a pumpkin patch... participated in a range of activities including painting and watching a DVD... soft play/relaxation area... garden... planted with plants... sensory benefits.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes like pet therapy, just staff led outings, painting and sensory play.
We observed... pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin... painting and watching a DVD... soft play/ relaxation area. The garden was accessible and had been planted with plants which were chosen for their sensory benefits.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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