Working at Vera James House

No activities coordinator in place yet, so activities are basic like entertainers and music rather than a varied programme.

The registered manager had taken action to make the improvements needed around activities. They were recruiting an activities co-ordinator to work at the home.

Only standard training with induction and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.

Staff had received the required training, spot checks and ongoing support to help them maintain and improve their skills.

Staffing levels are adequate but recruitment checks have some gaps that need fixing.

Recruitment checks were documented and in the main completed in full. However, we found a few gaps in the recruitment checks.