Working at SENSE - Newton Court

Staff say they feel stressed sometimes because vacancies, sickness and holidays mean not enough cover.

One staff member told us that there were not enough staff available, which left staff stressed. Another staff member told us that because of vacancies, sick leave and annual leave, working at the home had been difficult recently.

Only standard training to do the basics of the job, no specialist courses or career development.

Staff told us that they received enough training to give them the skills to carry out their roles. Staff training records show that staff members had received training and when updates were next due.

Activities are mostly staff-supported outings and regular events like bowling, no special programmes or coordinator for more variety.

People had access to a large variety of activities that staff supported them to take part in. One person said that they especially liked to go bowling. We saw that people had events arranged regularly.