Working at Amathea
Newlands Lane, Workington, CA14 3JG
Operated by Methodist Homes
40 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management with excellent training and high morale, but activities lack specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 IPC inspection: Robust infection procedures assured including visitor LFTs, isolation teams, staff training, clean premises; per 2018: good safeguarding, incidents handled, minor PRN record recommendation.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'Best it's ever been', 'happiest band of carers', staff morale much better, professional culture observed.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient staff after increase made 'tremendous difference'; staff visible, call bells answered promptly, 'I've got the time to do all the things I ought to'.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Induction, regular updates, supervision, appraisals; 11 champions with extra training in medication, dementia, epilepsy etc to cascade knowledge.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they felt supported and listened to by the registered manager; new manager approachable and made tremendous improvements.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activity coordinators provide regular sessions, monthly bus trips, gardening, newspaper club, biblical yoga; meaningful activities observed.
Points to consider
Activities are regular with a coordinator but no specialist programmes or staff training in therapies to make the job more creative and varied.
Per 2018: The home employed activity coordinators. We saw people could engage in activities of their choice... regular activity sessions and social events... go out so much more.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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