Seven Steps Support Ltd – Short Breaks Service
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds7
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2021-07-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity85
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-07-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The home's specialism list includes dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which is a broad range for seven beds. A Good effective rating suggests care planning, training, and healthcare access met required standards at the time of the inspection. The published text does not describe what dementia training staff have completed, how often care plans are reviewed, or how GP and specialist health input is arranged.Is this home caring?
The inspection rated this domain Outstanding. This is the highest grade available and is awarded only when inspectors find clear and consistent evidence that staff treat people with exceptional warmth, dignity, and genuine respect for their individuality. For a seven-bed home with a wide specialism range, achieving Outstanding for caring reflects well on the staff team and the culture the manager has built. The published report text does not include verbatim quotes or specific observations to illustrate what inspectors saw, which limits how precisely this can be described.Is the home responsive?
The inspection rated this domain Good. The home supports a diverse group of people across a wide age and needs range, including those with dementia, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. A Good responsive rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with how the home tailors its approach to individual needs. The published findings do not describe the activities programme, how individual interests are incorporated, or what provision exists for people who cannot join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The inspection rated this domain Good. Miss Jodie Leigh Broughton is both the registered manager and the nominated individual, meaning she carries direct accountability for the service at every level. In a seven-bed home, this level of personal leadership can create a strong, consistent culture. A Good well-led rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with governance, oversight, and the overall management approach at the time of the visit. The published text does not describe how staff are supported, how concerns are raised, or how the manager monitors quality over time.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The service specialises in supporting adults with multiple needs, including learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They provide respite care for people with physical disabilities and work with both younger and older adults. Seven Steps offers respite placements for people living with dementia. Their staff have experience supporting residents with cognitive changes alongside other complex needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Seven Steps Short Breaks earned an Outstanding rating for caring, which lifts the overall family score considerably. However, most other domains returned only general inspection findings with limited specific detail, so the score reflects genuine positives alongside real gaps in the published evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Seven Steps Short Breaks, on Birley Moor Avenue in Sheffield, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in May 2021, with an Outstanding rating for caring. This is a very small home, registered for seven people, supporting a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The registered manager leads the service directly and is also the nominated individual, which in a home this size suggests a close, hands-on relationship with the people who live there. The main uncertainty here is the limited detail in the published inspection findings. Most of what inspectors found has not been set out in the available report text, so it is not possible to verify specifics around staffing ratios, night cover, activities, food, or how families are kept informed. The Outstanding caring rating is a genuine strength and worth asking about on a visit, but you should go and see the home for yourself, ask to meet the manager, and request concrete answers about night staffing numbers, how care plans are reviewed, and what a typical day looks like for your parent.
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In Their Own Words
How Seven Steps Support Ltd – Short Breaks Service describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield respite service supporting adults with complex care needs
Dedicated residential home Support in Sheffield
Seven Steps Short Breaks in Sheffield provides temporary care for adults with learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. The service accepts residents both under and over 65, offering short-term placements for people with varying support requirements. They work with individuals who need specialised care, including those with physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The service specialises in supporting adults with multiple needs, including learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They provide respite care for people with physical disabilities and work with both younger and older adults.
Seven Steps offers respite placements for people living with dementia. Their staff have experience supporting residents with cognitive changes alongside other complex needs.
“If you're considering respite care, visiting Seven Steps will help you understand their approach to supporting people with complex needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Seven Steps Short Breaks earned an Outstanding rating for caring, which lifts the overall family score considerably. However, most other domains returned only general inspection findings with limited specific detail, so the score reflects genuine positives alongside real gaps in the published evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Seven Steps Short Breaks, on Birley Moor Avenue in Sheffield, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in May 2021, with an Outstanding rating for caring. This is a very small home, registered for seven people, supporting a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The registered manager leads the service directly and is also the nominated individual, which in a home this size suggests a close, hands-on relationship with the people who live there. The main uncertainty here is the limited detail in the published inspection findings. Most of what inspectors found has not been set out in the available report text, so it is not possible to verify specifics around staffing ratios, night cover, activities, food, or how families are kept informed. The Outstanding caring rating is a genuine strength and worth asking about on a visit, but you should go and see the home for yourself, ask to meet the manager, and request concrete answers about night staffing numbers, how care plans are reviewed, and what a typical day looks like for your parent.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Seven Steps Support Ltd – Short Breaks Service measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Seven Steps Support Ltd – Short Breaks Service describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Sheffield respite service supporting adults with complex care needs
Dedicated residential home Support in Sheffield
Seven Steps Short Breaks in Sheffield provides temporary care for adults with learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. The service accepts residents both under and over 65, offering short-term placements for people with varying support requirements. They work with individuals who need specialised care, including those with physical disabilities.
Who they care for
The service specialises in supporting adults with multiple needs, including learning disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They provide respite care for people with physical disabilities and work with both younger and older adults.
Seven Steps offers respite placements for people living with dementia. Their staff have experience supporting residents with cognitive changes alongside other complex needs.
“If you're considering respite care, visiting Seven Steps will help you understand their approach to supporting people with complex needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
