Working at The Barn and Coach
High Road, Grays, RM16 5UE
Operated by Miss Sharon Maureen Venton
15 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Strong management and safety practices with stable staffing and good training, although the lack of a structured activities programme holds it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems were in place to safeguard people... Individual risk assessments were carried out... Medicines were managed safely... Monthly medication audits were carried out.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they worked as a team and this was observed during the visit. Staff told us they were listened to and the registered manager was approachable.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
We observed there were enough staff on duty to meet people's care needs. There was continuity of staff... no agency... shortages of staff were met internally.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
All staff undertook mandatory training... staff were now current... Training on additional care topics were provided... Staff received regular supervision and annual appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager was visible at the service and worked alongside staff monitoring care practices. Staff told us they were listened to and the registered manager was approachable.
Programmes
3/10
✕
No structured activities programme, coordinator or creative engagements mentioned; only basic references to family outings and clergy visits for chatting and singing hymns.
Points to consider
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care like washing, dressing, meals and meds.
No mention of dedicated activities coordinator, structured programmes, pet therapy, outings organised by staff or any creative engagement beyond basic family outings and clergy hymn singing.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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