Working at Orchard Blythe
Wingfield Road, Birmingham, B46 3LL
Operated by Runwood Homes Limited
50 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 8.2/10
Key Finding
"Dedicated leadership and a supportive family-like culture, although lack of details on agency staff or long-term team stability is a concern."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff trained in safeguarding, confident reporting; risks assessed, incidents analyzed and shared, safe medicines protocols, outbreak well-managed.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Staff felt supported by manager; 'I love Orchard Blythe, it's like a family home'; strong team spirit and openness.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
People, relatives and staff said sufficient staff to meet needs safely; staff not rushed, had time with people, dependency tool used.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Induction with Care Certificate, ongoing refreshers, NVQs supported, specialist training like 'A day in the life' and React to Red.
Management
9/10
✓
Dedicated registered manager with open door policy, approachable, works alongside staff during busy periods, collaborates with dementia experts to drive innovation.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Dedicated activities staff; pet therapy, community links with schools/supermarket, sensory activities table, vintage shop, clothes show events.
Points to consider
Staff numbers meet needs for good care with time for people, but no details on agency staff or long-term team stability.
People, relatives and staff told us they felt there were sufficient staff to safely meet people's needs. Staff were not rushed and had time to spend with people.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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