Working at Dunniwood Lodge
229-231 Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7AL
Operated by Dunniwood Lodge (Doncaster) Limited
41 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with good training and a strong safety culture, but no permanent manager and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had a proactive and positive culture of safety, based on openness and honesty. Lessons were learnt to continually identify and embed good practice.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported by the management team and found the management team approachable and fair.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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During the assessment we observed staff interacting with people and found there were sufficient staff to meet people’s needs and respond to people in a timely way.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
The provider made sure there were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff, who received effective support, supervision and development.
Management
2/10
✕
At the time of our assessment, the deputy manager was in the role of acting manager and a senior staff member was backfilling the deputy manager post.
Programmes
5/10
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People had access to activities and social events. People told us they enjoyed a range of activities such as day trips and events within the home.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post, deputy is acting as manager.
the deputy manager was in the role of acting manager and a senior staff member was backfilling the deputy manager post.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, no details on retention, agency use or manageable workloads.
there were sufficient staff to meet people’s needs and respond to people in a timely way.
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, just basic outings, events and entertainment.
People told us they enjoyed a range of activities such as day trips and events within the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2025
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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