Working at Epworth Grange
1 Chirmside Street, Bury, BL8 2BX
Operated by Methodist Homes
41 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers, stable staffing and positive team culture, although basic activities and standard training limit the role."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Safeguarding processes in place with staff training; risks effectively managed with care plans and control measures; medicines stored securely with accurate records and competency checks.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke of positive culture: 'I'm very happy in my job and it is a good place to work', 'There is such good team work here and everyone gets on so well.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Enough staff employed to care for people safely with rotas in place; home benefited from a long-standing staff team who knew people well.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Provider had a system for training with matrix, induction, supervisions and appraisals; staff said 'We get lots of training which is available both online as well as practical.'
Management
7/10
✓
Staff said, 'Yes there is good management. They are very friendly and always there for you' and 'You can go to the managers any time and they are very supportive and approachable.'
Programmes
4/10
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There was a range of activities for people to take part in and trips out took place regularly; we saw quizzes and music activities taking place.
Points to consider
Basic activities like quizzes, music, and trips out with no activities coordinator or special programmes, so the job is mostly routine personal care.
There was a range of activities for people to take part in and trips out took place regularly. Photographs of previous outings were displayed around the home and we saw quizzes and music activities taking place during the inspection which people appeared to enjoy.
Just standard training like induction and supervisions with online and practical sessions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
The provider had a system for ensuring staff were trained and competent... Staff told us they were supported in their roles and were provided with the relevant training... lots of training which is available both online as well as practical... Staff supervisions and appraisals were held.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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