Working at Sherwood
Clifton Street, Blackburn, BB1 4DW
Operated by Townfield and Coach House Care Limited
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
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Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported with approachable management and strong safety practices, but limited activities leave residents bored and staffing relies on just one carer."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff wore appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with the Government guidance... Staff had received training in infection control, COVID-19 and how to put on and take off PPE safely.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they were happy working at the home and felt well supported by the registered manager and the provider. One staff member told us, "It's the best firm I've ever worked for."
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: We looked at staffing levels at the home and found that there was usually one member of staff on duty during the day and one at night. People told us they were happy with this.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records showed that staff received an effective induction and appropriate training which was updated regularly.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Relatives and staff were happy with how the service was being managed. They found the staff and registered manager approachable.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People took part in a variety of activities at the home, including bingo, dominoes, quizzes and watching movies. However, one person told us they felt bored at times and would like a wider variety of activities.
Points to consider
Only basic activities like bingo, quizzes, dominoes and movies, and one resident got bored so shifts lack variety.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: one person told us they felt bored at times and would like a wider variety of activities.
Just one carer on duty day and night in this small home, which works for independent residents but relies on that.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: there was usually one member of staff on duty during the day and one at night.
Only standard induction and regular training updates, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records showed that staff received an effective induction and appropriate training which was updated regularly.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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