Working at Huws
93 Harlaxton Drive, Nottingham, NG7 1JD
Operated by FitzRoy Support
14 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff praise the manager's leadership and feel valued, but agency staff fill gaps with ongoing recruitment and incomplete background checks."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
We were assured the service were following safe infection prevention and control procedures to keep people safe. Risks associated with people's care and treatment needs were assessed and guidance for staff was detailed and up to date. (2021 IPC and 2020 comprehensive inspections)
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff were very positive and complimentary about the registered managers approach. 'The manager really listens to what we have to say, she doesn't just dismiss it, she's really good like that.' (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Agency staff were used to cover any shortfalls, the registered manager told us they used regular agency staff for continuity. Staff recruitment was ongoing. Additional criminal record checks were not completed or discussed with staff. (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
The staff training plan confirmed staff had received training the provider expected, where refresher training was due, plans were in place for staff to complete this. Staff received regular supervision. (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Management
8/10
✓
Staff and relatives all spoke very positively and complimentary of the registered manager, about the improvements they had made and of their leadership style. (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Programmes
6/10
✓
'Activities are better, some people have been on holiday. We've had loads of day trips such as the zoo. We have new planters in the sensory garden, movie nights and have local walks and go to the local pub for meals out.' (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Points to consider
They use agency staff to fill gaps and are still recruiting, plus some background checks on staff were not fully followed up.
Agency staff were used to cover any shortfalls... Staff recruitment was ongoing. We noted additional criminal record checks were not completed or discussed with staff. (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
Only the standard training that is expected with supervision sessions, no specialist courses or qualifications funded.
The staff training plan confirmed staff had received training the provider expected, where refresher training was due, plans were in place for staff to complete this. (Per 2020 comprehensive inspection)
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2020
Good
Safe
!
Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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