Working at Parry House
15 Huckleberry Close, Reading, RG8 8EH
Operated by Purley Park Trust Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"An approachable manager, good training and safe practices, although high staff turnover means new staff need time to build relationships."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
There were safe systems in place to manage risks... People were safeguarded from the risk of suffering abuse or avoidable harm. Staff received training in safeguarding adults.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
There was a calm atmosphere where staff were knowledgeable and skilled in supporting people with their routines, activities and behaviour. Staff were receptive to people's needs.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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There were enough suitably skilled staff in place to meet people's needs. Two relatives raised concern that there had been a high turnover in staff over the past year.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff also received training which was specific to people's needs. This included; autism awareness, epilepsy and management of challenging behaviour. Staff received appropriate induction and ongoing supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
People and their relatives told us the registered manager was approachable and competent in their role. Comments included, 'He is good', 'The registered manager works well with us as a family and listens to our perspective'
Programmes
6/10
✓
The provider had an onsite day service... Examples of activities organised included, horse riding, bowling, golf, swimming, drama groups, arts and photography clubs.
Points to consider
High staff turnover over the past year, so new staff need time to build knowledge and relationships with residents.
Two relatives raised concern that there had been a high turnover in staff over the past year. The registered manager acknowledged that a number of staff had left and that new staff needed time to develop their knowledge and working relationship with people.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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