Working at East Dene Court
Melbury Street, Seaham, SR7 7NF
Operated by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
9 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff described a positive culture with long-term team members treating residents like family and effective safety systems, although staffing levels have sometimes fallen short."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had effective systems to help keep people safe from abuse. Safeguarding concerns were referred to the local authority, investigated and acted on. Medicines were managed safely.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff described a positive culture within the home. Some staff had supported the people living at East Dene Court for a significant time... 'We have a good relationship with the service users. We have grown up with them, they are like family.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs in a timely way. Some staff felt staffing levels had not always been at an appropriate level, but said this had improved.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received training specific to the needs of the people they supported such as autism spectrum disorders and understanding relationships and sexuality for people with autism.
Management
7/10
✓
Relatives and staff described the registered manager as supportive and approachable. One staff member told us, '[Registered manager] and [deputy] are fine. I am happy, I do like my job.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People were supported to access the local community and engaged in a wide variety of activities both in house and at the provider's activity centre such as arts and crafts, shopping, holidays.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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