Working at Cedars Lodge
3 Cedars Court, Sunderland, SR2 7EN
Operated by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.6/10
Key Finding
"Open management, strong team morale and tailored training, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Medicines administration practices were now safe and in line with national best practice guidance.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed their roles and felt part of a team. We found morale to be good, with staff working well together as an established team.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Staff said, 'The rota is always planned in advance and there is always the right time put on for one to one time.' Relatives told us, 'They always seem relaxed and never rushed or under stress.'
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff received a detailed induction and regular training updates. Training was specific to people's individual needs.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff confirmed, 'It's very open now, I feel you can ask and challenge about things and it is taken in the right way. Their door is always open.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activities were planned with a focus on people's individual likes, dislikes and longer-term aspirations and goals.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned, so the role may not have as much variety beyond supporting people's personal choices.
Activities provision was well planned and geared to each person's preferences.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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