Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Approachable managers foster a positive culture and strong safety practices, but insufficient staffing leaves care workers rushed and unable to supervise everyone."
Risks to people's safety and welfare were assessed appropriately... Accident and incidents were analysed by the provider to look for themes and trends. Any learning was shared with staff to prevent future incidents.
Staff felt respected, supported, and valued by senior staff which supported a positive and improvement-driven culture. Staff felt able to raise concerns with managers without fear of what might happen as a result.
There were not always sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs. However, staff appeared rushed and unable to supervise all the people at times.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they completed an induction to the service, their role and the people who lived there prior to commencing independent duties. Staff were supported with regular documented supervisions and annual appraisals.
Members of the management team were visible in the service. They were approachable and took a genuine interest in what people, staff, family and other professionals had to say.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: A dedicated activities coordinator told us, 'We have individual activities plans for each person. We take people to the cinema, go out for meals, to garden centres, and people go to the community centre. Some go swimming, shopping and we have trips and theatre outings.'
Not enough staff at times, so care workers feel rushed and can't always keep an eye on everyone.
There were not always sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs... we observed staff were rushed and unable to supervise all the people at times.
Only standard training like induction and regular supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they completed an induction... Staff were supported with regular documented supervisions and annual appraisals.
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Last inspected: December 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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