Working at The Old Vicarage
Church Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 2EF
Operated by Baschurch Care Limited
10 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported by management with effective risk management, but staffing and training are just adequate."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Effective risk management plans were in place. Risk assessments were updated and clear guidelines in place to guide staff as to how to support people.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the management team and said they were well supported. Professionals working with the home were equally complimentary about the management.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people's needs and people were receiving their one to one time effectively. Staff felt there were enough staff to support people's needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received inductions and training to guide them in their role. Staff received regular supervision.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the management team and said they were well supported. They told us that the registered manager was always available to discuss any concerns they had.
Programmes
6/10
✓
We observed various group and individual activities taking place during the day which people told us they enjoyed.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but nothing special, no details on retention or agency use.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs and people were receiving their one to one time effectively.
Only standard training and supervision in place, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received inductions and training to guide them in their role. Staff received regular supervision.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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