Working at St Winnow
37 Rocky Park Road, Plymouth, PL9 7DQ
Operated by Peninsula Autism Services & Support Limited
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
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Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Approachable managers working alongside staff and strong infection control, although staff retention is unclear and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, and managing infection outbreaks.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff spoke positively about the management team: 'The home is well run' and 'They are a really good manager'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed there were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs and help to keep them safe.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff had also completed Makaton training; staff felt supported, received regular supervision and attended team meetings.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the registered manager and management team were very approachable, worked alongside them and made themselves available when needed.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People had a weekly activity plan in place; offered opportunities to go out daily; cooking with other people.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to cover one-to-one support when needed, but no details on staff staying long-term or low agency use.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed there were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs and help to keep them safe. Some people required one to one staffing and this was made available.
There is a weekly activity plan with daily outings and cooking, but no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People had a weekly activity plan in place. Staff said people were offered opportunities to go out daily. ... cooking with other people in the service.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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