Location: Burnley, Lancashire (new young-adult / adult residential home in progress)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Project
You will oversee the launch phase of a brand-new adult / young adult residential care home, guiding it through commissioning, staffing, regulatory registration, and operational setup. This is a short-term, high-impact role for someone experienced in care home openings.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commissioning and launch of the home from construction wrapping up through to opening and initial operation stages (2–3 months)
* Oversee CQC registration and ensure all statutory and organisational compliance measures are in place
* Recruit, onboard, and induct care, support, and administrative staff in phases to build a cohesive team Find a Job
* Establish care standards, policies, and procedures aligned with person-centred practices and regulatory quality frameworks
* Develop and implement a local marketing and occupancy strategy to secure early referrals and residents
* Manage initial operating budget, cost control and performance measures to support financial viability
* Engage with local stakeholders, adult social care teams, healthcare partners, families, and community organisations,to build awareness and reputation.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven experience as a Registered Home Manager (CQC) in residential care settings (ideally adult or young adult)
* Previous experience leading a new home commissioning is highly desirable
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or relevant professional qualifications
* Strong understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, policies, and quality assurance frameworks
* Excellent leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop early-stage teams
* Financially literate, capable of managing budgets during setup phase
* Confident communicator, skilled at engaging local referrals, stakeholders and promoting the home
* Based in Lancashire region or willing to commute to Burnley
Contract & Benefits
* Fixed-term appointment (approximately 2–3 months with potential for handover or transition roles thereafter)
* Competitive salary pro-rata
* Opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping operations from day one
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the launch of a residential care home for adults / young adults in Burnley, helping to establish culture, standards, clinical pathways, and operations from the outset. You’ll be instrumental in creating a home that delivers safe, high-quality care with dignity and respect for residents