Working at Saxonwood
Saxonwood Road, Battle, TN33 0EY
Operated by Sussex Housing and Care
36 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Approachable and supportive management with strong safety and good training, although some agency staff use and longer shifts stretch the team."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022: Assured on all infection control, 'outbreaks... assessment... what worked well and what could have been done differently'; per 2019 good safeguarding, risk management, incident analysis.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019: Staff told us 'management team were very approachable... felt well supported'; positive staff surveys and feedback like 'Very happy with all the support'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: 'The home had some long-term agency staff that were used from time to time'; 'staff shift times had been increased... longer hours were difficult for staff'.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019: 'Training is very good, it is ongoing including refreshers'; staff supported for 'vocational qualifications relevant to their roles', regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People told us the manager was 'approachable at all times', 'very hands on'; staff said management team 'supportive' and 'listened'.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019: Dedicated activities staff, 'wide range' including Creative Minds art sessions, bingo, trips out, volunteers, pet pals, community events; 2022 increased arts/crafts, growing vegetables.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but relies on some agency workers at times and had longer shifts during COVID that stretched the team.
The home had some long-term agency staff that were used from time to time... staff shift times had been increased in an attempt to reduce the footfall... longer hours were difficult for staff
No mention of funded specialist certifications or named career development programmes beyond standard training.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff continued to receive the training and support... vocational qualifications relevant to their roles... regular supervision
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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