Care Home Manager - Commissioning

Find Medical; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Home Manager to lead a brand-new, purpose-built nursing and dementia care home. This role offers the chance to shape the culture from the ground up, ensuring high standards and exceptional care. Ideal for a confident leader with a strong clinical background, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact while building and managing a dedicated care team. If you're ready for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC pin and leadership experience in care homes.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and commitment to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning process of a new care home and build a high-performing team.
• Oversee compliance, budgets, and create a welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Person-Centred Care

CQC Regulations Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN)

Job description

Commissioning Home Manager - Lead the Launch of a New Care Home

Location: Kent
Salary: £75,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Home Manager (nurse) to take the lead of a brand-new, purpose-built 70-bed nursing and dementia care home. This is your chance to be there from the very beginning - shaping the culture, setting high standards, and building a team that shares your dedication to exceptional care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating something from the ground up, is confident in their clinical expertise, and is ready to make a meaningful impact.

Experience and qualifications required:

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a current NMC pin
• Proven leadership experience within a care home environment for at least 2 years
• A strong understanding of CQC regulations and a commitment to best practice
• A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care
• Previous commissioning experience is a bonus

What you'll do:

• Lead the full commissioning process of a state-of-the-art care home
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing care team
• Oversee budgets, compliance, and occupancy
• Create a warm, safe, and welcoming home for residents and staff alike

If you're looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in a brand-new service, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, or to apply please call Rebecca or email.