Working at Oakwood Care Centre
400A Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3ET
Operated by Oakwood Care Centre Limited
18 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel valued with good culture, staffing, training and activities, but no permanent manager weakens leadership."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
Staff were aware of their responsibilities in safeguarding people from abuse. Risks were well managed. [...] Medicines were managed safely.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff said, 'This is the best it's been. [The providers] have a vision with attention to detail' and 'Senior managers have been fantastic. [...] we can all speak up.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were appropriate to meet people's needs. Staff told us they had time to get to know and understand people who use the service and had enough time and support to do their jobs effectively.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received an induction to the service when they were first appointed. They received training relevant to their roles. Staff received regular supervision.
Management
2/10
✕
The location did not have a registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The enthusiastic activity coordinator had developed a schedule based on people's preferences. On the first day [...] a local art group supported people [...] local nursery was also visiting [...] go out shopping or [...] play bingo.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post, so day to day leadership is missing even with provider oversight.
The location did not have a registered manager.
Staffing is adequate and staff have enough time, but no details on low staff turnover or agency use.
Staffing levels were appropriate to meet people's needs. Staff told us they had [...] enough time and support to do their jobs effectively.
Only standard training like induction, basic skills checks and supervision, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received an induction [...] training relevant to their roles. [...] Staff received regular supervision and felt well supported [...] competency checks.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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