Working at The Maples
Raby Hall Road, Wirral, CH63 0NN
Operated by Autism Together
12 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.9/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers and a stable long-standing staff team foster a positive culture, although activities lack variety without special programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Each person had an individualised risk assessment that gave staff guidance on identified risks. Staff received training on how to safeguard people and de-escalate situations. People's medication was administered safely.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
One staff member told us, 'I love this job I should have done this years ago.' Staff told us that they enjoyed their roles supporting people at Helen House.
Staffing Levels
9/10
✓
Each of the three people had individualised one to one support provided by a consistent long-standing staff team that they were familiar with. Some staff had supported people for over ten years.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
The provider had a program of induction training for new staff and refresher and further development training for longer standing staff. Staff had regular supervision meetings and an annual appraisal.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff praised the support they received from the registered manager and other senior staff. One staff member told us, 'It feels like the organisation care about me. I feel listened to.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People went out most days and were involved in everyday activities in their community such as going to the cinema, bike rides, visiting local parks, bowling and eating out.
Points to consider
Days involve one-to-one support and community outings like cinema trips and bike rides, but no activities coordinator or special programmes for more variety.
People went out most days and were involved in everyday activities in their community such as going to the cinema, bike rides, visiting local parks, bowling and eating out.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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