Home Manager – Brand new home, Commissioning Manager
£80,000
Location: Kent
Type: Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity: Join a growing, family-run care group that puts compassion and community at the heart of everything. As Home Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day running of a residential care home, building a positive team culture and upholding high standards of person-centred care. As a Commissioning Manager 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the daily operations of the home, ensuring quality and compliance
Provide strong leadership across care, hospitality and support teams
Oversee care planning, audits, and CQC readiness
Monitor and manage occupancy, budgets, and resource allocation
Ensure resident needs are met with dignity and personalised care
Promote good communication with families, teams and external professionals
Carry out team supervisions, appraisals, and ongoing development
Ensure regulatory notifications are completed and all records are accurate
Build local partnerships to integrate the home into the wider community
Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for residents and staff What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience in a senior role within a care or nursing home
NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in Leadership and Management
Confident understanding of care regulations and CQC standards
A warm, collaborative leadership style with strong people skills
Excellent organisational, communication and IT proficiency
Ability to balance care quality with commercial awareness
Previous commissioning experience is desirable Next Steps:
Informal discussions welcomed for candidates seeking more detail, please call Rebecca on (phone number removed)
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with senior leaders on site.
Interviews include the chance to meet the team and understand the service’s ethos