Assistant Manager - Residential Home


Company:	Making Space (Warrington)
Salary:	£29,133
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Prescot, L35 4PD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

But don't worry, this isn't your average role. You'll also be on a rota, ready to jump in at any time to deliver exceptional care to the residents.

And if that wasn't enough to excite your interest, you'll also be promoting a value-based culture to our dedicated team.

So, if you're looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives and join a team of passionate professionals then apply now for further details.

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 centered 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

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

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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