Working at The Gables
Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7NW
Operated by Homes Together Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and high staff morale, but a lack of stable teams and specialist training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2021 IPC inspection: Assured provider using PPE effectively, accessing testing, preventing/managing infections. Per 2018: medicines managed safely, person-centred risk assessments.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff morale was high and the culture of the service was open, honest and focused on people's individual needs.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff... Two staff told us, 'There are enough staff on duty to meet people's needs...'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a comprehensive induction and training programme... regular supervision and annual appraisals. All staff had undertaken IPC training (2021).
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The service benefited from strong leadership and enthusiastic managers. Staff told us, 'The manager is really supportive...'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People participated in a wide range of activities... personal timetable... music session, horse riding, swimming, going to the pub.
Points to consider
Staffing is enough to meet needs, but no details on stable teams or low agency use.
Two staff told us, 'There are enough staff on duty to meet people's needs and accommodate their preferences around support.'
Only standard induction, supervisions and basic training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
There was a comprehensive induction and training programme in place for staff. Staff were supported by having regular supervision and annual appraisals.
Varied outings and activities like music and horse riding, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
People had their own personal timetable of activities and outings written for them... one-to-one music session... horse riding, swimming, going to the pub for a meal and a drink.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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