Assistant Manager – Residential Home
Company: Making Space (Warrington)
Salary: from £29,133 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Prescot, L35 4PD
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
Closing date: 21 Nov 2026
We have an opportunity available for an Assistant Manager to join the team at Sherdley Court, based in Prescot, L35 4PD.
Salary: £29,133.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 weekly
At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.
We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.
Responsibilities
- As Assistant Manager your role is to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from making sure our staff are providing top‑notch care to the residents, to making sure the home is a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- You’ll also be on a rota, ready to jump in at any time to deliver exceptional care to the residents.
- You’ll also be promoting a value‑based culture to our dedicated team.
Qualifications
- NVQ III (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards.
- Experience of working in a relevant care setting and providing a person centred approach.
- On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on‑the‑job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
- We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
Benefits
- Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
- Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
- Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract
- We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
- Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
- Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
- We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
- We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
- Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
- Paid Sick leave
Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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Assistant Manager - Residential Home in Knowsley employer: Making Space (Warrington)
Making Space is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassionate care and belonging for both its clients and staff. Located in the heart of Lincolnshire, we offer a supportive work culture where employees can thrive through on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of part-time hours and a competitive pay rate.
