Working at Sandford House - Chesterfield Road
317 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0RT
Operated by Sandford House Limited
32 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported and valued in a positive team with robust safeguarding, but staff retention lacks detail and training is standard."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Safeguarding procedures were robust and staff understood how to safeguard people. Individual risk assessments were completed for people so that identifiable risks were managed effectively.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff morale was positive and staff told us they felt supported and valued. Staff told us they worked effectively as a team.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to keep people safe and meet their needs. Staff felt there were enough staff to support people effectively.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had undertaken training which was regularly updated... Staff were supported to undertake the Care Certificate... they received regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager had a good oversight of the service and were experienced in their role. Staff spoken with made very positive comments about the staff team and the senior staff.
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a range of activities on offer to people living at Sandford House. People were encouraged and supported to engage in activities within the community.
Points to consider
Enough staff on shift to meet needs, but no details on low staff turnover or no agency workers.
There were enough staff to keep people safe and meet their needs. Staff felt there were enough staff to support people effectively.
Standard training like Care Certificate and supervisions, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff were supported to undertake the Care Certificate. Staff told us they received regular supervision.
Some community activities and trips, but no activities coordinator or specialist programmes.
There was a range of activities on offer to people living at Sandford House. People were encouraged and supported to engage in activities within the community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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