Working at Sahara House
477-481 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6ER
Operated by Sahara Care Limited
19 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management with good training and a positive safety culture, but activities are limited to basic outings without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
The provider had a proactive and positive culture of safety, based on openness and honesty. Staff listened to concerns about safety and investigated and reported safety events.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us that they felt supported by the organisation and the management team. One staff said, “Management is very supportive with clear standards and strong focusing on quality and safety.”
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The provider made sure there were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff, who received effective support, supervision and development.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
The provider implemented a training programme for all staff, covering key areas including safeguarding adults, infection control, risk assessment procedures, approaches to supporting mental health and supporting people with a learning disability and autism.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff members expressed that they felt appreciated and well-supported by the management team.
Programmes
5/10
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Relatives described days out for lunch or shopping trips and events organised to mark religious festivals and cultural backgrounds.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or varied structured programmes like pet therapy or gardening, just basic outings and cultural events.
I am always invited on days out when I visit my [person], this includes going out for lunch or shopping trips.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2023
Requires improvement
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
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Requires improvement
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
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Requires improvement
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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