Working at Saint Elkas Care Home
75 Hill Top, Chesterfield, S44 6NJ
Operated by Saint Elkas Limited
10 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management and stable staffing without agency create a positive culture, although basic activities without a dedicated coordinator and standard training need improvement."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Since the introduction of the checklist there had been no further errors... provider had learnt from incidents to make improvements
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
All the staff members we spoke with said they enjoyed their role. 'Every day is different, we work with people and feel we have achieved things'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
'we don't use agency.' Staff work well together and we pull in extra shifts if needed. It's important people have consistency here
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
provider had an induction programme for new starters. This included completing the care certificate... Staff had been supported to gain skills relevant to their role
Management
8/10
✓
Staff all felt they were approachable. One staff member said, 'She is the best manager I have worked for.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a wide range of activities accessed by people at the home... Rhubarb farm... craft sessions or local groups... short break to a caravan park
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role mixes routine care with basic crafts, outings, and local groups.
There was a wide range of activities accessed by people at the home. These were individual... Rhubarb farm... craft sessions or local groups
Only standard training like inductions and care certificates, no funded specialist qualifications or career development paths.
provider had an induction programme for new starters. This included completing the care certificate... Staff had been supported to gain skills relevant to their role
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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