Working at Mayfields
Naylor Crescent, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1TP
Operated by Methodist Homes
46 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management, high staff morale and strong safety practices, although reliance on relief staff and standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: All staff had completed safeguarding training; had a good understanding of what constituted abuse and knew how to raise any concerns. Accidents and incidents were monitored and lessons were learnt.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff also felt the registered manager was approachable and the service was well run. Staff enjoyed working at the service and their morale was high. One staff member commented, 'I love my job.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of safely recruited, suitably qualified and trained staff were on duty to meet people's needs and keep them safe.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: All new staff were required to complete training relevant to their role and regular training updates. Staff received supervision from their line manager and an annual appraisal.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt the registered manager was approachable and the service was well run. Staff enjoyed working at the service and their morale was high.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a wide range of activities on offer that people enjoyed including trips out in the mini bus, exercise classes, art and craft, a gardening club, reading the papers, knitting groups and music therapy.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are sufficient but they use relief staff when people call in sick.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: A team of relief staff were employed to maintain safe staffing levels when staff took unexpected leave.
Only standard training and updates with supervision, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: All new staff were required to complete training relevant to their role and regular training updates.
Activities are regular and varied like trips, crafts and music therapy but no specialist innovative programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a wide range of activities on offer that people enjoyed including trips out in the mini bus, exercise classes, art and craft, a gardening club, reading the papers, knitting groups and music therapy.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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