Working at Halifax Drive
72 Halifax Drive, Leicester, LE4 2DP
Operated by Lansdowne Road Limited
33 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
"Staff feel well supported with good training, team working, and strong infection control, but lacks loyal long-term teams and standout leadership."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured the service were following safe infection prevention and control procedures... provider ensured sufficient PPE stock, staff training in infection control including donning and doffing, testing programme.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff said there was good team working and everyone was focussed on ensuring people using the service were happy and fulfilled. Staff felt well supported.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs. Staff rotas showed that staffing levels were consistent.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Records showed staff received mandatory training updates... In addition, there was a wide range of specialist training that included, behaviour management training and dysphagia training.
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt well supported in their roles. One staff member told us, 'We get lots of support and there is always someone available to give us help and advice.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People told us they had the opportunity to go out regularly for visits and social activities... wide range of activities and outings... in-house activities and cultural celebrations.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to keep things safe and steady, but no word on loyal long-term teams or light workloads for personal care.
There were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs. A staff member said, 'We have enough staff. There is really good team work and we support each other.' Per 2020 comprehensive inspection
Varied outings, classes, and events keep things interesting, but no activities coordinator or special therapy programmes mentioned.
We found there was a wide range of activities and outings taking place on the day of our visit... in-house activities... celebrated different festivals and cultural events. Per 2020 comprehensive inspection
Managers provide solid support and systems, but no standout leader praised for hands-on work or driving new ideas.
The service was well managed. There were systems in place to monitor the quality of the service and actions were taken... Staff felt well supported. Per 2020 comprehensive inspection
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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