Working at Grindon Short Break Service
210 Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR4 8HW
Operated by Sunderland City Council
12 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.6/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, innovative training and a relaxed atmosphere for staff, although basic activities without a dedicated coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the service were following safe infection prevention and control procedures to keep people safe. Per 2018: Medicines were managed safely... Incidents and accidents had been fully investigated.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: One staff member commented, 'It is a lovely atmosphere, so relaxed.' Another staff member told us, 'The atmosphere is really good.' Staff told us they were well supported.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff on duty to provide care that reflected people's needs. One staff member told us, 'Our staffing levels are great.'
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: A short break training pathway had been created to deliver learning and development in a more innovative and imaginative way. Records showed staff training, supervision and appraisals were up to date.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People, relatives and staff described the registered manager as supportive and approachable. They told us since the registered manager had started there had been significant improvements made to the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People were engaged in meaningful activities when staying at Grindon Short Break Service. We observed people doing arts and crafts and going on outings to the pub and the cinema.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role mostly involves routine care with basic arts, crafts and outings.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: we observed people doing arts and crafts and going on outings to the pub and the cinema.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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