Working at Purley House
20 Wintringham Way, Reading, RG8 8BG
Operated by Calcot Services For Children Limited
3 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.8/10
Key Finding
"Very low staff turnover and a positive caring culture, but no registered manager in post holds it back."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
People were kept safe from avoidable harm because staff knew them well and understood how to protect them from abuse.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
We observed there to be a positive and caring culture amongst staff at the service. Staff felt able to raise concerns with managers and believed they would be listened to.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Staff turnover was very low, which supported people to receive consistent care from staff who knew them well.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
All staff had completed the Care Certificate within the last year.
Management
2/10
✕
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post however an application had been submitted for the current home manager to become registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Staff supported people to take part in activities and pursue their interests in their local area.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post however an application had been submitted for the current home manager to become registered manager.
Only standard training like the Care Certificate and basic induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
All staff had completed the Care Certificate within the last year.
No dedicated activities coordinator or innovative programmes, so the role involves routine care plus some local outings and personal interests.
Staff supported people to take part in activities and pursue their interests in their local area.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2022
Requires improvement
Safe
!
Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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