Working at The Tidings
9 Brewery Drive, Halstead, CO9 1BS
Operated by Meadowview Care Limited
2 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, stable staffing and positive culture, although basic training and no activities coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Enough improvement had been made at this inspection and the provider was no longer in breach of regulation 12. The registered manager showed us the improvements they had made to their auditing systems for medicines
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff felt the positive culture of the service, was underpinned because they enjoyed their work, and were committed to providing quality care. One staff member told us the provider was, 'Lovely to work for.' Another told us, 'I love my job… I feel very supported'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Relatives felt there were enough staff to meet their family member's needs. They praised the quality and stability of the staff group who they had got to know. 'They've had the same carers for a long time…' Staff felt the staffing levels were good
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff were provided with a variety of training relevant to their roles. Staff told us they were supported by the management team with their training and development needs
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager had a good visible presence in the service, knew people well and was very approachable. One staff member told us they felt really supported by the registered manager, who took time to listen to them
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff were aware of what activities people enjoyed taking part in. People accessed the community on a regular basis with shopping trips, swimming, bowling and meals out. People were supported by staff to go on holidays
Points to consider
Training covers basics like safeguarding and medicines but no specialist courses or funded qualifications for staff
Staff had received training in safeguarding people from abuse... Staff received training in administrating people's medicines and had their competency checked
No activities coordinator or special programmes, just regular outings and holidays to keep things varied
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People accessed the community on a regular basis with shopping trips, swimming, bowling and meals out. People were supported by staff to go on holidays
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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