Assistant Manager - Residential Home

Making Space (Warrington); Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wage access

Electric Car Scheme

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Double time for Xmas/Boxing Day/New Yr

Career progression and internal promos

Travel schemes: cycle to work

Pension Scheme 3% employer

Paid Sick leave

Job summary

Making Space (Warrington) is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the team at Sherdley Court in Prescot (L35 4PD). This contract, full-time on-site role offers a salary of £29,133 per year and a 37.5 hour week, with DBS and safeguarding training provided.

You will lead staff to deliver high‑quality care, ensure a safe, welcoming home, and support staff development through on‑the‑job training and opportunities for qualifications. We value kindness, innovation, courage, and community impact.

Qualifications

• NVQ III (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in a relevant care setting with 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that everything runs smoothly, from staff delivering top‑notch care to residents, to keeping the home safe and welcoming.
• Be on a rota, ready to jump in at any time to deliver exceptional care to residents.
• Promote a value‑based culture to our dedicated team.

Education

NVQ III (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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