Working at Kirlena House
18 Kennington Road, Oxford, OX1 5NZ
Operated by Auditcare Kirlena House Limited
14 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Supportive leadership, strong training and an open culture shine through, but uncertain staff retention and no dedicated activities coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Incidents and accidents were investigated, and actions were taken to prevent recurrence.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
We found an open and transparent culture, where constructive criticism was encouraged.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
We observed, and staffing rotas confirmed, there were sufficient staff to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff had opportunities to further develop themselves which included, nursing associate diplomas, national certificates in care and leadership and management programmes.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff were extremely positive about the skills and leadership of the provider. A member of staff said, 'They will support you with anything'. Another said, '[Provider] and [Registered Manager] are approachable and they listen'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a wide range of activities offered along with entertainment and external trips.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs, but no info on agency workers or staff staying long-term.
We observed, and staffing rotas confirmed, there were sufficient staff to meet people's needs.
Activities include trips and entertainment, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to vary the job.
There was a wide range of activities offered along with entertainment and external trips.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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