Working at Magdalen Close Hostel
1-5 Magdalen Close, Clacton On Sea, CO15 3LS
Operated by Essex County Council
22 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"A supportive team culture and strong safety practices, although basic training and activities without dedicated specialists hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, promoting hygiene; per 2018: medicines administered safely, risks assessed, incidents analysed for lessons.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018: Staff said 'I feel very supported', 'we all work so closely and able to speak about any worries', 'everyone is a team and knows what each person needs'.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018: 'There were sufficient suitable staff available... agency workers were not being used at the service'; staff told us staffing levels were maintained.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018: Staff received induction, on-going training, refresher courses and annual appraisals; per 2021: recently completed training on baseline observations.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018: 'The manager is always available to have a chat if I need to and they listen'; staff described management as 'approachable and will listen to us'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2021: access to pets such as rabbits and a cat, sensory room, allotment, garden; per 2018: supported to pursue interests, hobbies, trips out, community integration.
Points to consider
Only standard training like induction, refreshers and appraisals, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff were provided with a range of training... refresher training courses were arranged... Staff had received appraisals annually'.
Varied activities like pets, sensory room, allotment and outings, but no dedicated coordinator or named specialist programmes.
Per 2021: 'access to pets such as rabbits and a cat, a sensory room and an allotment'; per 2018: 'supported and fully engaged in activities that were meaningful... trips out'.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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