Working at Fairmount
41 Lower Waites Lane, Hastings, TN35 4DB
Operated by Affinity Trust
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and form a close-knit team with stable staffing, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People had their medicines provided safely... There were robust systems in place for ordering, storing, administering and disposing of medicines.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff felt supported in their roles, telling us, 'The registered manager is really supportive' and, 'We are a good close knit team, we support each other well.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
There was an established staffing group. Staffing numbers were reviewed and assessed dependant on people's needs.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Specialist training was also provided, this included Positive Range of Options to Avoid Crisis Therapy – Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (PROACT-SCIP).
Management
8/10
✓
Staff described management as 'open' and 'approachable'. One said, 'The manager is always there for you.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activities varied from person to person... horse riding lessons and cookery, other activities including bowling, trampolining, swimming, trips to the pub, shopping and days out.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned, so the role mixes personal care with standard outings like bowling and swimming.
Activities varied from person to person and staff knew the things people liked to do and what they enjoyed.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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