Description
Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager
Brand New Luxury Care Home
Salary Circa £75k + Bonus
Are you an experienced Care Home Manager or Commissioning Home Manager looking for your next exciting opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced leader to manage the launch and ongoing success of a brand-new luxury care home.
This is a rare opportunity for a Commissioning Home Manager to take full responsibility for opening and leading a modern, purpose-built care home, focused on excellence in care, community, and team culture. We are looking for a Care Home Manager to open a wonderful, luxury home and to make this home their own.
Why Join Us?
Our client believes that every resident deserves exceptional care – and every team member deserves a positive, supportive place to work. That’s why they are committed to building an outstanding care home from the ground up – with the right Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager at the helm.
About the Role
As our Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager, you will:
- Oversee all aspects of the care home's commissioning and ongoing operations
- Promote a caring and person-centred environment where residents feel safe, respected, and valued
- Lead the recruitment, development, and performance of your team to deliver exceptional care
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company standards
- Manage budgets, occupancy, marketing, and care quality
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, professionals, and the wider community
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the setup and commissioning process as Commissioning Home Manager
- Manage daily operations once the home is open, ensuring exceptional care delivery
- Develop and implement personalised care plans
- Oversee recruitment, staff training, and team development
- Maintain compliance with the Health & Social Care Act and CQC requirements
- Control budgets and report financial performance to directors
- Handle medication processes and stock control effectively
- Ensure successful marketing and promotion of the home to drive occupancy
- Create a welcoming, supportive culture for both residents and staff
Essential Skills
- Proven experience as a Care Home Manager or Commissioning Home Manager
- Experience gained in commissioning care homes
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Knowledge of health & social care legislation
- Budget management experience
- Passion for high-quality, resident-led care
- Professional, confident, and compassionate
Role Details
- Job Title: Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager
- Location: Southampton, Hampshire
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (flexibility required)
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £75k - £80k max + Bonus + Benefits
We Offer
- A permanent role as Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager
- Competitive salary and leadership responsibility
- Full support with training and professional development (including NVQ)
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- An opportunity to build and shape a home and team from day one
- A purposeful, satisfying role in a supportive environment
This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious Care Home Manager / Commissioning Home Manager who wants to make a mark by leading a premium care home from its earliest stages to long-term success. If you're ready to bring your experience, vision, and compassion to a brand-new setting, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something special.
