Working at Inverthorne
20 Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7QG
Operated by North East Autism Society
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Praised leadership, stable long-serving staff and high team morale, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff had completed safeguarding training... Medicines records were up to date and accurate... People had risk assessments... regularly reviewed... Accidents and incidents were appropriately recorded.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Morale amongst the staff was high. Staff told us they were happy working at Inverthorne. 'I love working here.' 'Every day is different, we all work well together.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
People were supported by a well-established team and a number of staff members had worked for the provider for over ten years. 'The staff team is fairly consistent.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had completed a range of training including first aid, safeguarding... and person specific training... Records confirmed staff received regular supervisions and an annual appraisal.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff and relatives were complimentary about the registered manager. One relative said, '[The registered manager] is amazing everything he does is in [relative]'s best interest.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People engaged in a range of activities designed specifically for the individual... attending college... walking, wall climbing, going to the gym, swimming and trampolining... annual holiday... local community, socialise at the local pub and go to a disco.
Points to consider
Varied activities for residents but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes, so staff do activities alongside routine care duties.
No mention of activities coordinator or named specialist programmes; activities described as staff-supported including college, sports, holidays, and community outings.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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