Working at Penniston Barn
Wadelow Grange, Milton Keynes, MK17 9ER
Operated by Really Flexible Care Ltd
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Staff receive strong training and thrive in a supportive culture, but limited details on staff retention and no dedicated activities coordinator are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Ample supply of PPE; all staff had received training in correct use of PPE; regular COVID-19 testing for all people and staff; building clean with increased cleaning.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff were complimentary about the support they received; this helped them be passionate and motivated; relatives said staff 'work well as a team'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to support people safely; staff confirmed there were always enough staff and this was evident during inspection.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff received specific training... such as autism or distressed behaviours; staff supported to progress and continue to learn, spoke passionately about benefits.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The manager completed a wide array of audits... acted to make improvements where necessary; relatives said '[Manager] is brilliant' and staff were involved in development.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People took part in a large range of activities... swimming, bowling, visits to pubs... monthly 'discovery days' to try new activities.
Points to consider
Staffing levels are enough for safe care, but no details on agency use or staff staying long-term.
There were enough staff to support people safely. Staff confirmed that there were always enough staff to support people and this was evident during our inspection.
Varied community outings and discovery days make the role more interesting, but no specialist programmes or dedicated activities coordinator.
People took part in a large range of activities based around their choices. Staff supported people to plan activities on a weekly basis. Staff organised monthly 'discovery days'.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
★
Outstanding
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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