Commissioning General Manager — New Care Home

Avery Healthcare Group; Broadland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operation of a new care home in the UK. You will shape culture, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and build strong relationships with residents, families and local partners from day one.

You’ll own financial, operational and regulatory performance while driving continuous improvement and best practice.

Qualifications

• Have commissioning experience or a proven track record of increasing occupancy and improving service performance.
• Hold a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience as a Registered Manager, General Manager or Home Manager within a care home.
• Strong leadership with ability to build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful commissioning, launch and performance of the home, delivering outstanding care and resident experiences.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing team, creating a positive and supportive culture.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and local stakeholders to drive reputation and occupancy.
• Take ownership of financial, operational and regulatory performance, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across all areas of the home.
• Work closely with Avery's support teams to establish the home as a leading care community.
• Lead the home beyond commissioning, ensuring continued growth, operational excellence and the delivery of exceptional resident experiences as the service matures.
• Be a confident, experienced care home leader excited to open and grow a new service.
• This role will require a DBS disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Team development

Communication

Budget management

Relationship building

Resilience

Strategic planning

Change management

Industry knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Commissioning General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operation of a new care home in the UK. You will shape culture, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and build strong relationships with residents, families and local partners from day one.

You’ll own financial, operational and regulatory performance while driving continuous improvement and best practice.