Working at Trewithen

One worker had just a one day start and no proper training even after months working nights.

A staff member who had been working at the service since December 2021 had only received a one-day induction and no further training.

Risks like a worker living onsite and oxygen as a fire hazard were not checked or handled right.

Risks relating to the running of the service had not always been assessed. The service was not designed to have staff living on site... No risk assessment had been recorded... Despite this being a fire hazard safety precautions had not all been followed.

Agency worker stayed long term with no background checks done by the home itself.

The staff member was employed at the service via a staffing agency... the provider had not assured themselves the staff member was safe to work and live with vulnerable adults. They did not have access to the staff member's recruitment records, and had not checked the person's previous employment, experience or references.