Working at NEAS, Short Term Residential Breaks
New Warlands Farm, Durham, DH7 6EX
Operated by North East Autism Society
23 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management and a supportive culture where staff feel valued, but unclear staff retention and basic activities without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People and relatives felt safe; effective safeguarding, risk management, safe medicines, incidents managed well with learning shared.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff we spoke with said they felt well supported and listened to; they described it as a great place to work; staff placed people's wishes at the heart of everything.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The numbers and skills of staff matched the needs of people using the service; safe recruitment practices followed.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had training on safeguarding; one staff said 'All of the training is second to none, by far the best training I've ever had'; per 2017: autism-specific training, regular supervisions and appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
Acting manager had skills and good oversight; staff felt well supported and listened to, described it as a great place to work; management team visible and approachable.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: lodges had musical instruments, multisensory toys, crafts, games, vegetable garden, sensory garden, woodland walk; 2023 confirms staff supported activities and local interests.
Points to consider
Staff numbers match needs but no details on staff staying long-term or using few agency workers.
The numbers and skills of staff matched the needs of people using the service.
Varied activities like games, crafts and garden access but no dedicated coordinator or innovative programmes to make shifts more engaging.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: access to musical instruments, multisensory toys, craft supplies, games, vegetable garden, sensory garden, woodland walk.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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