Job Description:
Commissioning Care Home Manager
Location: Wincanton, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Shape the Future of Care in Somerset
We are seeking an exceptional leader to commission and manage our brand-new, purpose-built care home in the historic market town of Wincanton. This is a rare opportunity to shape a state-of-the-art facility from the ground up, embedding excellence in care, innovation, and community from day one.
About the Home
Our new care home is designed to be a benchmark for modern senior living. Built to the highest standards and enhanced with cutting-edge technology, the home will feature
-75 ensuite bedrooms
-Provides care for residential, nursing and dementia
- Multiple lounges and dining areas
- Hair salon and therapy room
- Cinema and private dining room
- Spacious training and meeting facilities
- Landscaped gardens and terrace
- Ample parking with EV charging stations
About the Role
As a Home Manager, you will:
- Lead the setup and registration of the home with the CQC
- Recruit, inspire, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team
- Establish a culture of person-cantered care and continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, healthcare providers, and the community
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards
- Manage budgets and drive operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader with:
- Proven experience in managing or commissioning care homes
- Experience of managing residential, nursing and dementia homes
- Strong clinical knowledge and a relevant management qualification (LMCS, RMA, or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercial acumen and a commitment to quality improvement
- A confident, supportive leadership style
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- A chance to lead a flagship care home in a beautiful Somerset setting
Ready to make a lasting impact?
Apply now and be part of something truly special.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
Care Home - Management
Locations:
Wincanton