Working at Linear Park Residential Care Home
Bradlegh Road, Newton Le Willows, WA12 8RA
Operated by Catalyst Choices: Housing With Care Ltd
31 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Open supportive culture and strong safety practices, but bank staff cover absences and basic training limit development."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 IPC inspection: Staff observed following correct PPE procedures with sufficient supplies, effective testing, safe admissions and visiting to prevent infection spread; per 2018 medicines safely managed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I feel really supported by everyone including my work colleagues'; open culture, confident to raise concerns and be listened to.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People and staff said there were always enough staff on duty to meet needs; permanent staff or regular bank staff picked up shifts to cover absences.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: New staff completed induction linked to Care Certificate; ongoing training in mandatory topics like manual handling, safeguarding with regular refreshers.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff described an open culture whereby they felt confident to approach the registered manager and provider at any time for support advice or guidance; management described as relaxed, inclusive and friendly.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated staff organised regular varied programme including gentle exercises, music sessions, art and craft, sing-a-longs, outings.
Points to consider
Enough staff to meet needs, but bank staff cover absences so you sometimes work with relief workers instead of the regular team.
Permanent staff or regular bank staff picked up shifts to cover absences which helped to maintain consistency of care for people.
Training covers basics like induction, safeguarding and manual handling with refreshers, but no specialist courses or development.
New staff completed induction training which was linked to The Care Certificate. Ongoing training relevant to their roles and responsibilities was provided to all staff. This training included, manual handling, safeguarding, infection control, first aid and fire safety.
Activities are regular group ones like music, crafts and outings with a coordinator, but no special innovative programmes to enrich the role.
Group activities included gentle exercises, music sessions, art and craft and sing-a-longs. Staff took people out in the local community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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