Working at Dryclough Manor
20 Shaw Road, Oldham, OL2 6DA
Operated by Dryclough Manor Limited
53 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and supportive managers create a positive culture for staff, but gaps in medication records need attention."
Safety & Risk
4/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were gaps on some people's medication administration records (MAR) which meant we could not be sure people had received their medicines as required.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Care staff were positive about their workplace and complimentary about the support they received from the management team. A staff member said, 'The managers are out and about in the home and are hands on. I find the management team very supportive.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff available to meet people's needs. We saw staff had enough time to support people in the home.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Training records showed staff had received training that was relevant to their role and enhanced their skills and knowledge. The induction was recorded and planned in line with the Care Certificate.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager was a strong leader whose clear vision and ethos was visible throughout the home. Staff told us they enjoyed working at the home and felt supported.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Scheduled activities included music therapy, knitting club and bingo. People enjoyed a live musical performance... lots of activities including trips to the market and picnics.
Points to consider
Gaps in medication records mean you can't always be sure people got their medicines correctly.
There were gaps on some people's medication administration records (MAR) which meant we could not be sure people had received their medicines as required. (per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Staffing is adequate but they have to make do when someone calls in sick.
"I have no complaints about staffing levels, even if they say a member of staff is not in, they still manage to give you what you need. They make do with what they have and they work very well together." (per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
No activities coordinator or special programmes, so the role is mostly routine care with basic group stuff like bingo and music.
Activities were available for people to access within the home... scheduled activities included; music therapy, knitting club and bingo... trips to the market and picnics. (per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2019
Good
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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