Working at Sahara Gardens
145 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AP
Operated by Sahara Care Limited
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.6/10
Key Finding
"Outstanding leadership and safety, robust training and happy team culture, although bank staff cover absences."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
Per 2021 inspection: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, infection policy up to date; all staff trained regularly on infection control.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff demonstrated strong teamwork ethos, felt very supported by manager, happy jovial atmosphere.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us there were enough staff on duty; provider used own bank staff to cover absences.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff received wide range of specialist training for learning disabilities and autism, funded NVQs, robust induction, regular supervisions.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People, relatives and staff gave high praise to the leadership; registered manager frequently worked on the floor alongside staff.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2021 inspection: Created 'The Dripping Tap' pub area and weekly themed restaurant nights. Per 2018: Wide variety including sensory garden, pet therapy, community garden, cultural themed events.
Points to consider
Enough staff to get by, but they use bank staff to cover when people call in sick.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The provider did not use agency staff but had their own bank staff who covered staff absences.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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