Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff praise the management team and positive culture, but heavy reliance on agency staff unfamiliar with routines holds it back."
Staff had received training to recognise abuse and knew what action to take... Systems were in place to ensure staff were recruited safely... Staff followed safe systems and processes to administer, record and store medicines safely.
People and staff told us there was a very positive culture at Jah-Jireh Charity Homes Blackpool.
There was a reliance on agency staff. One person told us, 'They are very short staffed. They only take on Jehovah Witness people, so they have to use a lot of agency staff and they don't know the routine.'
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records seen and staff spoken with confirmed they received regular training relevant to their role.
Staff were consistently complimentary about the management team and their colleagues. One staff member said, 'I like the carers, I like the manager and the teamwork is good.'
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: An activities coordinator had been employed to provide group and one to one social activities. They involved people in various board games and hand eye coordination activities, flower arranging, computer sessions and trips out.
Staffing is adequate but relies on agency workers, and some say they don't know the routine well.
There was a reliance on agency staff. One person told us, 'They are very short staffed. They only take on Jehovah Witness people, so they have to use a lot of agency staff and they don't know the routine.'
Only standard training with regular sessions and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records seen and staff spoken with confirmed they received regular training relevant to their role. Staff told us they received regular supervision.
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Last inspected: August 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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