Working at Oak House
Darley Cliffe, Barnsley, S70 4AG
Operated by Hollybank Trust
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with effective training, strong safety systems, enough staffing, diverse activities, and an open culture."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems in place to safeguard people from abuse were effective. Risks were well managed. Medicines managed safely with regular audits. Clear culture of learning lessons when things went wrong.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported and were positive about the registered manager. There is a genuine culture of openness.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were enough staff deployed to ensure people received prompt care, support and regular interaction. Staff felt there were enough staff working with them to support people effectively.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
There was an effective, ongoing programme of training for all staff including specialist needs training, 'Leaders of the future' programme, and regular supervision and appraisal.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff felt supported and spoke positively about the registered provider and the registered manager.
Programmes
7/10
✓
People were enabled to participate in a very diverse range of activities including messy art, trampolining, hydrotherapy, music therapy, wheelchair dancing, sensory gardening, sailing, horse riding and adventure holidays.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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