Working at St Giles Charity Estates
Nicholas Rothwell House, Northampton, NN2 8LR
Operated by Charity of St Giles
20 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, stable staffing, positive culture and strong safety, but basic activities lack a coordinator or varied programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Exemplary infection prevention with isolation zone, testing, PPE use (2020); robust recruitment, safe medicines, known safeguarding procedures (per 2017).
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed positive culture inspiring teamwork, with efforts recognised and valued by manager.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
No agency workers used, permanent staff did not work elsewhere, staff team capacity to cover vacant shifts for consistent care (2020).
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff received refresher training in a timely way and supported to keep up-to-date with best practice; induction provided.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff said manager was very supportive and approachable with open door policy, inspiring teamwork.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People enabled to join organised activities suited to individual likes and capabilities.
Points to consider
Just basic organised activities with no coordinator or varied creative programmes, so shifts are mostly routine personal care.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People were enabled to join in with organised activities if they wanted to.
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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