Working at The Grange
Galbraith Terrace, Trimdon Grange, TS29 6EG
Operated by Sovereign Care (North East) Ltd
18 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and happy family culture with plenty of staff and safe practices, but basic activities and standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Accidents and incidents were recorded. Lessons learnt were shared and communicated promptly to staff. Medicines were safely managed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
'The residents are really happy and the staff are really happy. It is one big family.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
'There are plenty of staff on duty and we have the time to do lots of activities with people.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had received further training to address shortfalls in staff knowledge identified at our previous inspection.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager was approachable, supportive and acted on feedback.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed bingo, games, quizzes and karaoke.
Points to consider
Only basic games like bingo and quizzes, no coordinator or special programmes to make the job more varied.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed bingo, games, quizzes and karaoke.
Just standard training and supervisions, no specialist courses or paid qualifications to help you grow.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: New staff completed an induction to the service. Refresher training took place frequently and was monitored by the registered manager to ensure it was up to date.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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