Working at Homemead
28 Park Road, Teddington, TW11 0AQ
Operated by Central and Cecil Housing Trust
30 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.5/10
Key Finding
"Strong safety practices and enough staff with a supportive culture, but no permanent manager and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People had risks to them regularly assessed, reviewed and minimised... Any safeguarding concerns, accidents, and incidents were reported, investigated and recorded, appropriately. Medicines were safely administered, regularly audited... no recording errors or omissions found.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff gave us positive feedback regarding the manager's leadership style... A staff member said, 'I really love it here, I have great confidence in the managers. I can speak to them about any concerns and they really listen.' Another staff member added, 'The managers are very supportive.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
During the inspection, staffing levels matched the rota meaning people's needs were safely met. People said there were enough staff to meet their support needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff were appropriately recruited and trained including how to safely administer medicines. We looked at 4 staff files in relation to recruitment, training and supervision.
Management
2/10
✕
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. An application was made proposing a new registered manager that was being processed.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People could take part in a range of planned activities, either indoors or outside, which ranged from art, music, exercises and trips. We saw people engaged in activities during our visit, including a yoga session.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post right now, even though they are applying for one.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. An application was made proposing a new registered manager that was being processed.
Only basic group activities like art, music and trips, with no dedicated coordinator to make the role more varied and fun.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People could take part in a range of planned activities, either indoors or outside, which ranged from art, music, exercises and trips. A relative told us that they felt there could be more thought given to providing more stimulating activities.
Only standard training like safeguarding and medicines, no specialist courses or funded qualifications to help you grow your skills.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records showed that staff had undertaken training across a number of areas... dementia awareness, mental capacity, first aid, equality and diversity and person-centred care. The latest audits of training and supervision showed that there was a 97% rate in staff completing all training.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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