Commissioning Home Manager

Commissioning Home Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £75 000 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

Job Scope

We are recruiting for a Commissioning Home Manager on behalf of a well-respected, not-for-profit care provider known for delivering high-quality nursing and dementia care across the Southeast. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Home Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new, purpose-built, 70-bed nursing home in Kent.

As Commissioning Home Manager, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the final stages of development, ensuring the home is ready to welcome its first residents. You will lead the recruitment and onboarding of a dedicated care team, establishing a strong, person-centred culture from day one.

The successful Commissioning Home Manager will be a nurse-qualified professional with an active NMC pin, experienced in managing or opening care homes. Youll ensure the service runs smoothly, maintains regulatory compliance, and achieves financial and occupancy targets.

This role offers a rare chance to shape a brand-new service and create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Do you have?

• Active NMC PIN as a Registered Nurse (RGN).
• Proven experience in commissioning or opening new care services.
• Strong leadership in care home settings with a track record of maintaining high CQC standards.
• Passion for delivering exceptional, individualized care.
• Experience working with senior management teams to drive quality improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free DBS history check
• Flexible working patterns
• Opportunities for career development
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Free uniform provided
• Supportive and knowledgeable team environment
• Childcare voucher scheme available
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends
• Pension contributions
• 5.5 weeks annual leave per year

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