Working at Woodlands Residential Home
Woolley Low Moor Lane, Wakefield, WF4 2LN
Operated by Woodlands of Woolley Limited
27 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong team culture and safety practices with good staff retention, although activities are basic without specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, managing outbreak with IPC team effectively. (2020 IPC inspection)
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
One staff member said, 'Yes, we are a good team... one big happy family' and staff felt they had good quality support. (Per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People confirmed there were enough staff at all times and staff retention rates were very good. (Per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff training and support remained effective, training kept up to date with refresher courses and discussions in supervision meetings. (Per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was a good leader who supported them well, including by always working at weekends. (Per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Programmes
5/10
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There was a responsive programme of activities, saw lively participation in a quiz and a game being played. (Per 2019 comprehensive inspection)
Points to consider
Activities are basic like quizzes and games with no coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
There was a responsive programme of activities in the home... saw lively participation in a quiz which people enjoyed, and a game being played. (Per 2019)
Staffing is adequate and sufficient with good retention but no details on minimal agency or unhurried care.
People we spoke with confirmed there were enough staff at all times. (Per 2019)
Only standard training with refreshers and supervision, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
training was kept up to date with refresher courses and discussions about good practice in supervision meetings. (Per 2019)
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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