Working at Glen Lyn
2 Tregonwell Road, Minehead, TA24 5DT
Operated by Mr and Mrs Reaney
12 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Approachable leadership fosters a positive culture with stable staffing and happy staff, but training covers basics and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People felt safe at the home and with the staff who supported them. There was a robust recruitment process. Staff received training in how to recognise and report concerns.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
People lived in a home where staff were happy in their jobs and felt well supported. One member of staff said, 'It's a lovely place to work, such a nice atmosphere.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There was a stable staff team. There were adequate numbers of staff to keep people safe and to meet their needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received the support and training required to effectively support people. Staff files showed staff received training and supervision appropriate to their roles.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager was also the provider. They worked full time in the home and promoted a positive and inclusive culture. People and staff told us the registered manager was open and approachable.
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a variety of organised activities and entertainment to provide social stimulation and promote people's well-being. Two people told us how much they enjoyed musicians who regularly went to the home.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs and the team is stable, but no details on minimal agency staff or really easy workloads.
There were adequate numbers of staff to keep people safe and to meet their needs.
Training covers the basics and staff can ask for more, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff received training and supervision appropriate to their roles. One member of staff told us, 'Training here is good. If you want anything extra you can always ask.'
Varied activities like music visits and community outings happen regularly, but no activities coordinator or special named programmes.
There was a variety of organised activities and entertainment... musicians who regularly went to the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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