Working at Longwood Place
110 High Road, Langdon Hill, SS16 6HY
Operated by Essex County Council
9 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers, stable staff with good training and high morale, although activities are basic without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: Assured safe IPC, PPE use, testing, preventing infections; Per 2018: Good safeguarding knowledge, safe medicines management, risk assessments, incident reporting.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt valued, morale high, 'really nice place to work', good team communication; managers supportive.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Many staff had worked there years; rotas ensured adequate staffing based on needs, sufficient numbers observed supporting timely.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Specialised training including PEG, buccal midazolam, autism awareness; staff do lots of training, can choose courses, regular supervision and appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said managers had an 'open door' policy and were supportive, going 'the extra mile'; relatives said service well led and managers approachable.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activity room, sensory room, supported interests and community access via wheelchair vehicle; 2021: staff support meaningful activities.
Points to consider
Just regular activities like a sensory room and community outings, no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to vary the workday.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People able to access all areas including several communal lounges, activity room and a sensory room... wheelchair accessible vehicle to support people to access the community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
Staff Reviews
Direct feedback from current and former employees
No one has reviewed yet. Be the first.
Scan the QR code or tap the button to chat with us on WhatsApp. Your identity stays completely anonymous.
Chat on WhatsAppSources
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Data
- PlainSight staff reviews