Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by managers, but no permanent manager, staffing shortages and training gaps undermine the workplace."
Systems and processes to identify and report potential abuse were ineffective. Staff had not always raised concerns in line with the provider’s policy.
Staff told us they felt supported by managers but the provider and acting manager had supported a closed culture with lack of open communication.
Staffing levels had not been reviewed regularly to ensure there were enough staff even though there had been changes to the people who lived at the service. People and relatives raised concerns about the lack of staff.
Training required by law was not completed by staff. The provider had not ensured that training in Learning Disabilities and Autism which is required by law was completed by all staff.
There had not been a registered manager at Woodview Care Centre since July 2024 which had impacted on the quality of the service.
There was no activities co-ordinator to ensure meaningful activities were on offer. People told us there were no activities and staff don’t have the time.
Not enough staff so call bell waits can be up to 45 minutes and weekends are short staffed.
I’ve waited up to 45 minutes before for the commode. Not great. They’re often short as I have to wait longer for help. The weekends they’re a bit shorter.
No permanent manager in post for nearly a year causing poor oversight and governance failures.
There had not been a registered manager at Woodview Care Centre since July 2024 which had impacted on the quality of the service.
Mandatory training gaps including legal requirements for learning disabilities and autism not done by all staff.
the provider had not ensured that training in Learning Disabilities and Autism which is required by law was completed by all staff.
AI Generated
Last inspected: July 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Inadequate
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