Working at Peterlee Care Home

Recruitment checks for criminal records and barred lists not always fully recorded.

the recording of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks regarding barred list status were not consistently robust.”

Accident records don't always clearly show what was learned or actions taken.

Accident and incident analysis required improvement to ensure that robust reflection took place, and any actions could be clearly identified. Records we viewed did not always demonstrate this.”

Only basic activities mentioned with no coordinator or special programmes.

Staff supported people to take part in a range of activities to support their emotional, physical and social needs.”