Working at The Yelverton Residential Home

Enough staff on shifts to get by, but they use agency workers to cover gaps and had vacancies to fill.

There was a sufficient number of staff on duty to care for people safely. Where there were any shortfalls the provider used the services of a local care agency. The registered manager was actively recruiting to fill three vacant positions. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.

Staff get standard training plus some extras for residents needs, but nothing about funded qualifications or career development.

Staff were up to date with training and additional training courses linked to the needs of the people using the service had been completed by staff. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.

Varied activities like quizzes, music and local trips run by a coordinator, but no specialist programmes or innovative approaches.

A staff member was responsible for co-ordinating activities and there was a varied timetable of events... chair exercises, painting, quizzes and film afternoons... local memory café. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.