Working at Sunnydale Care Home
35A Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1DP
Operated by Friend4Friend Limited
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Stable staffing, positive culture and strong safety, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator and specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Incidents analysed by management team, learning shared with staff; all infection prevention and control measures assured effective including outbreak management. Per 2018 and 2021 inspections.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff described Sunnydale as, 'A brilliant place to work and the managers are flexible with the hours. There is a lovely atmosphere.' Staff had positive views about the leadership and culture. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Staff covered additional shifts in case of sickness, which meant no agency staff were used; dedicated and consistent small team of staff. Per 2018 and 2021 inspections.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received regular training appropriate to their role including mental health needs, supported to complete national vocational awards, regular supervision. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us, 'The managers are open and approachable. They are brilliant.' A professional told us 'The manager is brilliant; the home is really well managed.' Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activity noticeboard telling people what was happening that day, one person enjoyed going to the local swimming pool, people cooking with staff. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role is mostly routine support with basic outings and cooking.
There was an activity noticeboard in the dining room telling people what was happening that day... one person enjoyed going to the local swimming pool... people were cooking with staff. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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