Working at Woodbury Short Stay
Whalley Road, Manchester, M45 8WZ
Operated by Persona Care and Support Limited
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Energetic new management and a happy staff culture, but adequate staffing and basic training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We found the service had taken some steps to improve the safety of people's care. Therefore, the rating has changed to 'Good'.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff said, 'I love it. I am getting paid to do this wonderful job with the backing of a great team' and 'It is great here now the atmosphere has changed and we have a laugh.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People told us there were always staff available to help them at Woodbury Short Stay.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Records showed that staff and carers at Woodbury Short Stay and Shared Lives Scheme had undertaken the training they needed to support people.
Management
8/10
✓
People and staff told us that the new registered manager had energy and enthusiasm and along with the new staff teams was responsible for the significant improvements to the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People told us there was more to do when they stayed at Woodbury Short Stay such as celebrating events such as the Chinese New Year and preparing for Valentine's Day. The service was decorated with the arts and crafts they had produced.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate since people say staff are always available, but nothing special like low staff turnover or extra hands for unhurried care.
People told us there were always staff available to help them at Woodbury Short Stay.
Only standard training to meet basic needs with some specialist sessions, no funded qualifications or career development.
Records showed that staff and carers at Woodbury Short Stay and Shared Lives Scheme had undertaken the training they needed to support people.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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