Registered Manager - Residential
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,054 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Making Space |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2026-2542 |
Summary
We have an opportunity available for a full time Registered Manager to join the team at Cedar House based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF.
Cedar House provides respite care for people over 18 with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Salary: £44,054 per annum
Hours: 39 weekly
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
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
We are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to join our team.
This role will play a crucial role in overseeing the service, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering exceptional care to our service users, and be responsible for coming up with new and creative ideas to improve our service.
We need someone with a compassionate nature, who is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. You will need to be have the ability to adapt your approach to each person we support, always ensuring they are well taken care of and dreaming big for their future. You will need to have the courage to take calculated risks and possess a continuous learning mind-set.
In this role you will take charge of the day-to-day operations of the service, In addition you will still be hands on providing compassionate and high-quality care to service users as well as managing and supervising staff members.
If you are someone who enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with others we are keen to hear from you.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Level 5 Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame) and have previous experience of leading a team in a similar care setting. Whilst skills are important, our main priority for any new colleague is to find people who share similar values and attitudes to our own.
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 (pro rata for part time)
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 45p 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.
Cedar House provides respite care for people over 18 with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Salary: £44,054 per annum
Hours: 39 weekly
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
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
We are looking for a dedicated Registered Manager to join our team.
This role will play a crucial role in overseeing the service, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering exceptional care to our service users, and be responsible for coming up with new and creative ideas to improve our service.
We need someone with a compassionate nature, who is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. You will need to be have the ability to adapt your approach to each person we support, always ensuring they are well taken care of and dreaming big for their future. You will need to have the courage to take calculated risks and possess a continuous learning mind-set.
In this role you will take charge of the day-to-day operations of the service, In addition you will still be hands on providing compassionate and high-quality care to service users as well as managing and supervising staff members.
If you are someone who enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with others we are keen to hear from you.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Level 5 Diploma in health & social care (or the willingness to work towards in an agreed time- frame) and have previous experience of leading a team in a similar care setting. Whilst skills are important, our main priority for any new colleague is to find people who share similar values and attitudes to our own.
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 (pro rata for part time)
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 45p 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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