Working at The Lawns Residential Care
School Lane, Birmingham, B48 7SB
Operated by The Lawns Residential Care Home Limited
40 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.5/10
Key Finding
"Engaging activities and staff who feel valued and enjoy their work, but no permanent manager affects leadership stability."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2020 IPC inspection: We were assured that the provider was admitting people safely... accessing testing for people and staff... infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they felt everyone was well looked after and they all told us how much they enjoyed their work.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff deployed to meet people's needs and ensure their safety.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff training records confirmed there was a rolling programme of relevant training... regular one to one supervision.
Management
2/10
✕
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: At the time of the inspection, the manager was in the final stages of the registration process.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was an activity organiser employed... varied activities... themed areas including wooded area, beach area and street area with shop fronts.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post, so leadership oversight might not be fully stable.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: At the time of the inspection, the manager was in the final stages of the registration process with the commission.
Staff numbers are enough but no details on staff staying long-term or agency use.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient numbers of staff deployed to meet people's needs and ensure their safety.
Training covers the basics with supervisions but no specialist courses or qualifications funded.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: rolling programme of relevant training to ensure staff were able to undertake their role and fulfil their responsibilities... regular one to one supervision.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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