Working at Hollydale
Back Lane, Chorley, PR6 7EU
Operated by Dalesview Partnership Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.6/10
Key Finding
"Exceptional activities and programmes with supportive management where staff feel valued, although staffing lacks details on team stability."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Robust safeguarding systems with champion; comprehensive risk assessments including positive risk-taking; medicines managed safely with audits; incidents investigated and lessons shared.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Good communication at handovers, team meetings and one-to-one meetings ensured the team were well supported; staff feel 100% supported.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Robust recruitment procedures in place and staff recruited safely; no concerns identified during observations.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
All staff training up to date with thorough induction and specialist training including autism and communication; staff said 'I have had the training I need, I am learning all the time'.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager was approachable and flexible; staff told us 'I feel 100% supported by the manager they are always there when you need them'.
Programmes
9/10
✓
Full-time lifestyle facilitator provides exceptional range of activities including sensory drama, story massage, hydrotherapy, cinema trips, with monthly reviews and college partnerships.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with no safety concerns, but no details on team stability or agency use so nothing stands out.
Staffing and recruitment: The provider had robust recruitment procedures. Staff had been recruited safely, all necessary checks had been completed before staff started work.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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