Working at St Bridgets Care Centre
14 East Avenue, Bournemouth, BH3 7BY
Operated by Mr Anthony Howell
12 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management in a positive team culture with good safety, but training covers only basics and staff retention is unclear."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People were safe and protected from harm, procedures in place meant risks were managed well. The registered manager analysed accidents and incidents for trends. Lessons were learnt from events within the home.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Feedback from staff in the most recent of these surveys included, "Management runs very well" and "I really like working here, I feel part of the team". Staff were confident they could speak up.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff who were skilled to provide care and support. The registered manager used a dependency tool to determine how many staff were needed each day and night. During our site visit, staff did not appear rushed.
Training & Dev
5/10
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Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they received enough training. Some of the subjects included, first aid, medicines, fire safety and dementia care. Staff felt supported and had regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
People and visiting professionals had confidence in the management of the home and told us the registered manager was approachable. Staff told us they felt supported fully by the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Following the introduction of a formal activity timetable, the registered manager acted on feedback... about trips and outings. Staff spoke highly of events and activities... more interaction with the community, for example, more activities including local pets.
Points to consider
Training covers basics like first aid, medicines, and dementia care, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they received enough training. Some of the subjects included, first aid, medicines, fire safety and dementia care.
Staffing is adequate with enough skilled workers and a planning tool, but no details on retention or agency use.
There were enough staff who were skilled to provide care and support. The registered manager used a dependency tool to determine how many staff were needed each day and night.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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