Working at St Aidans
124 St Aidens Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 4EY
Operated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff receive strong support from managers, reliable staffing and good training, but infection control gaps and basic activities need attention."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: The service was not following government guidance in relation to the admission of people... or the testing of staff... Immediately following the inspection, we were assured action had been taken.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff said they enjoyed working at the home and they received good support from the registered manager. Staff felt they could express their views at team meetings.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'Staffing levels are really good and when people come to the home at short notice, additional staff are brought in to ensure we are never below safe levels.' One health care professional said, 'There are always sufficient numbers of suitably trained staff.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received training specific to the needs of people using the service... All staff had attained accredited qualifications in health and social care. They received regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us about the positive support they received from the registered manager and the provider. One said, 'We are all given the best possible support...'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People were encouraged to participate in activities... attendances at local community centre groups, swimming and horse riding, keep fit sessions and specialist learning disability education centres... books, board games... trip to the Blackpool Illuminations.
Points to consider
The role mostly involves routine care with basic activities like swimming, outings and games, but no dedicated activities coordinator or special programmes.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People were encouraged to participate in activities in and outside the home. Suitable activities included attendances at local community centre groups, swimming and horse riding, keep fit sessions... books, board games, colouring books and puzzles.
There were some gaps in infection control testing for staff, admissions and visitors at inspection, though fixed straight away with no harm done.
2022 targeted inspection: We were somewhat assured... staff were undertaking twice weekly lateral flow tests... not in line with the timescales in current government guidance... did not have a system in place to routinely test people prior to and following their admission... did not ask professional visitors... to demonstrate a negative LFT.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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