Working at Southleigh
31 London Road, Kettering, NN16 0EF
Operated by Pathways Care Group Limited
15 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.2/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by the manager with strong safety practices, but limited activities and occasional staffing pressures hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2022 inspection: Policies, procedures and risk assessments related to COVID-19 were up to date which supported staff to keep people safe.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2019 inspection: Staff told us the registered manager was supportive and they felt able to raise issues.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2022 inspection: The registered manager had taken steps to ensure staffing was sufficient to fully meet people's needs. Staff had worked flexibly, working extra shifts.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 inspection: All mandatory training was kept up to date.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 inspection: Staff told us they felt well-supported. They received supervision and support from the registered manager.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2019 inspection: Activities took place and people were engaged with by staff.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or regular structured programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic outings.
Per 2019 inspection: Activities took place and people were engaged with by staff.
Staff sometimes feel stretched and have to work extra shifts to cover.
Per 2019 inspection: staffing levels were manageable, but they did feel stretched at times.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 inspection: All mandatory training was kept up to date.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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