Working at Seccombe Court
Gardner Way, Banbury, OX17 3FW
Operated by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
60 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Superb activities and programmes, supportive leadership, and strong team culture, although ongoing recruitment and sickness occasionally stretch staffing."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People felt safe; staff trained in safeguarding; risks managed via assessments; medicines administered safely; learning from falls via awareness workshop
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
There was a clear management structure and a group of staff who worked well as a team. Staff said, 'Management trusts us... They are very visible and available.' Relatives noted good sense of team
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Planned staffing levels were met and recruitment was ongoing... Staff confirmed, 'We have enough staff and don't feel rushed'; low staff turnover noted
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
New staff completed comprehensive induction with mandatory training and shadowing; 'Training here is good, lots of e-learning and in house training. I have completed the care certificate.' Staff had supervisions and appraisals
Management
8/10
✓
The home was well-led by a registered manager... Staff said, 'Very nice, best manager. Understands us, approachable and supportive. Has open door policy'
Programmes
9/10
✓
Enthusiastic activities coordinator led 'wish list' fulfilling trips like steam train outing, small plane flight, alpaca pet therapy; people more engaged, cheerful, and talkative after
Points to consider
Staffing is good with enough staff most shifts, but recruitment is ongoing and sickness sometimes stretches the team.
Planned staffing levels were met and recruitment was ongoing... Staff commented, 'Most shifts we have enough staff, sickness doesn't help but we get by.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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