Working at Elderthorpe Residential Home
230-232 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3AN
Operated by Mr Kevin Driscoll & Mrs Joanne Driscoll
28 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers and stable long-serving staff, but basic activities without a dedicated coordinator and only standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
2022 IPC inspection: We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely, accessing testing, and making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively managed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Most staff had worked at the service for several years providing continuity. People, relatives and staff told us they felt supported.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service was well staffed, and most staff had worked at the service for several years. Staff responded promptly when people required assistance.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were receiving appropriate training which was relevant to their role. Regular group supervisions were held.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was a registered manager in post who provided leadership and support. People, relatives and staff told us they felt supported and able to approach managers.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A range of meaningful activities were on offer to keep people occupied, according to their interests.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly routine personal care with some basic activities.
A range of meaningful activities were on offer to keep people occupied, according to their interests. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection
Only standard training and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff were receiving appropriate training which was relevant to their role. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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