Working at Southover Care Home
397 Burton Road, Derby, DE23 6AN
Operated by White Doves Residential Home Limited
22 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management with good training, positive culture and strong safety, but basic activities without a coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People were protected from the risk of abuse as systems were in place and risks were assessed, managed and monitored. Incidents and accidents were investigated and reviewed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive and open culture at the service. Staff told us they felt supported by the management team.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The provider ensured there were sufficient numbers of suitable staff. People and their relatives told us they were supported by kind staff who knew them well.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff training was kept up to date, relevant to their role and staff were supported to complete nationally recognised qualifications in social care.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported by the management team. One said, 'The management are always available if we need them.'
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'We have activities every day – skittles, puzzles that you can put together, occasionally some entertainment.'
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or varied programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic games like skittles, puzzles and occasional entertainment.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'We have activities every day – skittles, puzzles that you can put together, occasionally some entertainment.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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