Working at Lorraines Residential Home
44 School Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9QZ
Operated by Mrs Parvin Riaz Khan & Mr Inan Rahman & Mrs Abida Ashraf
15 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by the manager in a positive culture with strong safety monitoring, but activities lack structure and coordination."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Incidents and accidents were investigated and reviewed by the registered manager. ... The registered manager ensured incidents and accidents were monitored and analysed to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive and open culture at the service. Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The provider ensured there were sufficient numbers of suitable staff. ... 'There always seems to be enough staff around.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
One member of staff said, 'Most staff here are trained to level 3 in health and social care. There is always training available and its good training.'
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager. One said, 'I can't fault the manager. They have kept the place going and is very supportive to staff.'
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People had opportunities to pursue their interests and hobbies and some activities were planned. One person said, 'I like doing the quizzes together.'
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic quizzes and occasional outings.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: some activities were planned... quizzes together... visited the local park and shops accompanied by staff.
Staffing is adequate and covers shifts, but no details on long-serving staff or minimal agency use.
'There always seems to be enough staff around.' The provider ensured there were sufficient numbers of suitable staff.
Only standard training like level 3 qualifications and general courses, no specialist programmes or funded career progression.
'Most staff here are trained to level 3 in health and social care. There is always training available and its good training.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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