Working at Parkbrook Lodge
Stubwood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HU
Operated by Voyage 1 Limited
10 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable managers in a positive culture, but staff retention and lack of regular supervision need attention."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff received training on how to recognise and report abuse and they knew how to apply it... People were kept safe from avoidable harm because staff knew them well.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff felt able to raise concerns with managers without fear... A staff member told us, 'I would report any concerns to my manager straight away. The management are fantastic.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The service had enough staff, including for one-to-one support for people to take part in activities and visits how and when they wanted. One relative said, 'Yes, there are certainly enough staff.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff were positive about the training... completed the care certificate... training in meeting the needs of people with autism.
Management
8/10
✓
One staff member said, '[Manager] is very approachable. They are a great role model. They are always leading by example. The residents think the manager is just great.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People went swimming, to the cinema... ballroom dancing classes, discos and football matches... holiday abroad.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are sufficient for one-to-one support and activities, but no details on low staff turnover or avoiding agency workers.
The service had enough staff, including for one-to-one support for people to take part in activities and visits how and when they wanted.
Training covers basics like care certificate and autism needs, but no mention of funded qualifications or regular supervision sessions.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed a six month probation which included... care certificate... training in meeting the needs of people with autism.
Varied outings like swimming, cinema and dancing keep things interesting, but no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: On the day of our inspection, people went swimming, to the cinema... ballroom dancing classes, discos and football matches.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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