Working at Scotch Dyke Residential Home
38 Beehive Lane, Worthing, BN12 5NR
Operated by Westermain Limited
25 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Enough staff without agency use and strong safety practices, but basic training without career development and staff-led activities."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 inspection: Assured provider was preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, maintaining hygiene; per 2018: medicines managed safely, safeguarding training and risk assessments in place.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: There was an open culture; staff said they felt valued and supported by the registered manager and worked well together.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty; registered manager did not use agency staff; staff felt there were enough staff and shifts were covered internally.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: Staff had undertaken a comprehensive training programme including dementia training; new staff completed Care Certificate and received regular supervisions.
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: Staff felt supported and were able to discuss any concerns with the registered manager; relatives and staff spoke highly of the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: Planned activities included gardening, baking, arts and crafts, quizzes, singing and reminiscence; people spoke positively about activities.
Points to consider
Training is standard with induction, supervisions and basics like dementia care, but no funded qualifications or career development.
Per 2018 inspection: Staff had undertaken a comprehensive training programme... included safeguarding, food hygiene and dementia training... new staff completed the Care Certificate... regular supervisions.
Activities are staff led with quizzes, baking, gardening and crafts, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
Per 2018 inspection: There were activities such as arts and crafts, singing, reminiscence and quizzes... baking and gardening sessions... greenhouse in the garden.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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