Working at The Daltons
Dalton le Dale, Seaham, SR7 8QT
Operated by Young Foundations Limited
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Robust safety and innovative programmes shine, with supportive management and positive culture, although staffing lacks retention details and training is only standard."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022 IPC inspection: Robust IPC policies, audits, cleaning, PPE, testing; per 2018: Appropriate medicines management, detailed risk assessments, safeguarding training.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us 'I love working here, it's rewarding'; positive culture described as 'happy calm and quiet' and 'nurturing'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet the needs of people who used the service. People who used the service, their relatives and the staff did not raise any concerns about staffing levels.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff mandatory training was up to date and where gaps were identified, training was planned. New staff completed an induction to the service.'
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said they felt supported by the registered manager; 'The manager is receptive to suggestions and takes your ideas on board.'
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Weekly psychologist for people and staff; research proposal on pet therapy; extensive outings, education and employment support, theme nights.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough staff to meet needs, but no details on retention or low agency use to make workloads easy.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet the needs of people who used the service. People who used the service, their relatives and the staff did not raise any concerns about staffing levels.'
Only standard mandatory training and induction in place, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff mandatory training was up to date and where gaps were identified, training was planned. New staff completed an induction to the service.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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