Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management and positive team culture stand out, although staffing deployment struggles during busy times like lunch."
Staff demonstrated their understanding of safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures. Safe medication administration processes were in place.
Staff members told us, 'We all get on so well, we know our roles and know we're making a difference to someone's life'
Although staffing levels appeared to be well-managed, we discussed how staff were 'deployed', particularly during busier periods of the day. For instance, over the lunch time period, extra staff support would have been beneficial.
Training compliance continued to be well managed by the registered managers. Staff received regular one to one supervision.
Staff members told us, 'Best manager I've worked with, always makes time for you and the residents.'
There was a dedicated activities co-ordinator employed at Woodleigh; they actively encouraged people to participate in a range of different internal and external activities.
Staffing is adequate but staff deployment has issues during busy times like lunch, so shifts can feel stretched.
Although staffing levels appeared to be well-managed, we discussed how staff were 'deployed', particularly during busier periods of the day. For instance, over the lunch time period, extra staff support would have been beneficial.
Only standard training and supervisions with no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Training compliance continued to be well managed by the registered managers. New employees completed an induction period and were supported to complete 'The Care Certificate'.
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Last inspected: August 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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