Working at The Cedars
6 Russell Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 6BE
Operated by RBS Care Limited
13 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management in an open culture, but basic training and standard activities without specialist programmes hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Systems and processes were in place to safeguard people from the risk of abuse... Risks to people continued to be assessed and were managed safely.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
The atmosphere was open and inclusive. Staff told us, 'I feel fully supported by the manager they are really approachable nothing is too much trouble.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were appropriate to meet the needs of people using the service. All staff spoken with said they felt there were sufficient staff on duty to keep people safe.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received a full induction and shadowed existing staff... Staff told us they had regular supervision meetings with the manager.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us, 'I feel fully supported by the manager they are really approachable nothing is too much trouble.' The registered manager often worked as part of the shift.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The service employed an activity co-ordinator who worked full time... Activities included, church services, shopping, out for coffee, ball games, word searches and quizzes.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to keep people safe, but nothing more is said about low staff turnover or no agency workers.
All staff spoken with said they felt there were sufficient staff on duty to keep people safe.
Only standard induction, basic training, and regular supervision, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received a full induction and shadowed existing staff... Staff told us they had regular supervision meetings with the manager.
Activities coordinator runs regular outings, games, and 1:1 chats, but no specialist therapeutic programmes.
Activities included, church services, shopping, out for coffee, ball games, word searches and quizzes.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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