Working at The Sidcup Care Home
2-8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, DA14 4BG
Operated by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
100 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management with good training and innovative activities, although staffing relies on some block-booked agency workers."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections... using PPE effectively and safely... infection prevention and control policy was up to date. (2022)
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt supported in their roles and there were systems in place to enable communication and seek staff suggestions.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people's needs. Where required dedicated agency staff were block booked to ensure they only worked at The Sidcup Care Home. (2022)
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received training to carry out their roles, including training specific to people's needs such as training in dementia care... regular one to one supervision meetings.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff described feeling supported by the registered manager. One staff member said, 'I really do feel supported. [Registered manager] is also a nurse, when we have care planning she will join in, listen and help.'
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The service had an electronic sensory table and virtual reality headset, which were used to deliver interactive and personalised activities... software designed for people living with dementia.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but uses some block-booked agency workers, so you might work alongside temporary staff on some shifts.
Where required dedicated agency staff were block booked to ensure they only worked at The Sidcup Care Home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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