Working at Shaftsbury House
53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DJ
Operated by Sun Healthcare Limited
11 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and positive culture where staff love their roles, although no information on staff retention or agency use."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
From 2020 targeted inspection: We were assured the service was following safe infection prevention and control procedures to keep people safe.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff we spoke with were extremely positive about their role. 'I think it's a good place to work. I love it.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service was adequately staffed which ensured staff provided a person-centred approach to care delivery.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were receiving appropriate training... 'We get training updates all the time. I like the training we get, it helps with your experience.'
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Everyone spoke highly of the registered manager who they said was approachable and supportive.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were an abundance of life enhancing and interesting events and activities... going sea fishing, to the local leisure centre, going shopping, to the cinema, Zumba, arts and crafts.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to give person-centred care, but there's no info on staff staying long-term or using agency workers.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service was adequately staffed which ensured staff provided a person-centred approach to care delivery.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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