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All Saints Vicarage

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Church Road, Eppleton, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ (0191) 526 6326

Provided and run by:
Swanton Care & Community (Autism North) Limited

Report from 22 August 2024 assessment

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Well-led

Good

Updated 27 September 2024

Staff had different expectations of the management team, and roles and responsibilities were not always clear. Governance arrangements were not always thoroughly embedded and implemented.

This service scored 71 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.

Shared direction and culture

Score: 3

We did not look at Shared direction and culture during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.

Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders

Score: 3

We did not look at Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.

Freedom to speak up

Score: 3

We did not look at Freedom to speak up during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.

Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion

Score: 3

We did not look at Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.

Governance, management and sustainability

Score: 2

Staff had mixed views about the management of the home. Some felt well supported and listened to, whilst others didn’t. Some staff felt the registered manager wasn’t visible enough and that communication could improve. The registered manager was aware of this and was working with the provider to address cultural issues, staff understanding of processes, and ensure staff felt valued and supported.

A range of audits were completed to monitor the quality of the service. Areas for improvement had been identified. However, some actions had target dates which had not been met, with no updates on progress. It had been identified that some audits needed to be completed more regularly and quality checks of supervisions needed to be completed. A monthly senior brief had been introduced which detailed the areas for improvement and the action that was needed.

Partnerships and communities

Score: 3

We did not look at Partnerships and communities during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.

Learning, improvement and innovation

Score: 3

We did not look at Learning, improvement and innovation during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Well-led.