Working at South Lodge
South Lodge, Retford, DN22 7JJ
Operated by Autism East Midlands
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Staff receive strong training and supervision in a positive culture where they feel valued and supported, but staff retention and activities programmes need improvement."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff understood how to recognise and report concerns or abuse... People received their prescribed medicines safely... Accidents and incidents documented and analysed regularly.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
'We've got a good team here, and we're proud of how we've supported people... Staff felt able to speak up about any concerns... felt part of a big team'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to keep people safe... Relatives and staff felt there were enough staff available to meet people's needs and provide 1-1 support when this was needed.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff had received relevant and good quality training in evidence-based practice including positive behaviour support... regular supervision, where they could get feedback... Records supported this.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager had the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their role... Staff felt respected and supported by senior staff which supported a positive and improvement-driven culture.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People supported to pursue interests... take part in bellringing with a local church group... opportunity to try new experiences, develop new skills.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for safety and one-to-one support, but nothing said about staff staying long-term or using agency workers.
There were enough staff to keep people safe... rotas, and established there were enough staff on each shift to meet people's needs.
You help people with hobbies like bellringing and group cooking, but no activities coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned.
supported to take part in bellringing with a local church group... People could choose to prepare and eat their meals... four people... make pizza together.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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