Working at Shear Meadow
London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RJ
Operated by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Supportive leadership and excellent safety measures shine, but staffing gets busy waiting for new recruits and activities rely on staff supporting individual hobbies."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: Assured on all infection prevention measures including PPE use, testing access, cohorting layout, outbreak management; per 2019: medicines managed safely with no gaps, risks assessed, incidents reviewed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they enjoyed working at the service; '[Registered manager] is approachable and supportive. I think they are a good leader and honest.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'It is busy at the minute, but that's while we wait for the two new starters. Usually, we aren't rushed, cover sickness ourselves, staffing is okay.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received training in safeguarding, medicines administration, positive behaviour support, autism; provided leadership training, developing champion roles such as nutrition pathway.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us '[Registered manager] is fantastic, amazing, they instil confidence in us'; described as supportive, approachable and knowledgeable by staff, relatives and professionals.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff supported people to access community activities and individual hobbies such as cycling, karate, walking, college, swimming, shopping.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate and they cover sickness internally, but it gets busy waiting for new recruits to start.
'It is busy at the minute, but that's while we wait for the two new starters. Usually, we aren't rushed, cover sickness ourselves, staffing is okay.'
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, just staff supporting people with their own hobbies and community outings.
People accessed their local community regularly to engage in activities based on their individual interests. For example, one person... cycling, karate, walking... going to college.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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