Commissioning Home Manager

Scienceabode; Leicester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care management company in Leicester is seeking a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of a new 80-bed specialist care home. Candidates should be experienced in complex care management and have the skills to recruit, motivate, and develop a compassionate team. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 to £80,000 plus an annual bonus, alongside benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced manager or a non-clinical leader with commissioning expertise.
• Proven experience in care settings focusing on neurological, dementia, or mental health.
• Confident in engaging with families and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment and registration process for the new care service.
• Ensure smooth and safe home opening in line with CQC expectations.
• Drive cultural initiatives and team building from day one.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)

Experience in complex care

Skilled at workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

Commissioning Home Manager

Management – Leicester

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 DOE + up to 40% annual bonus Per Annum

Shift type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Commissioning Home Manager | Hazelbrook Care Home

At Hazelbrook Care Home, you’ll lead the opening and growth of an 80-bed specialist service, designed to set new standards in complex care, dementia, and mental health support. We’re looking for an inspiring, visionary leader to shape our culture, build an exceptional team, and bring a brand-new home to life – A place where residents truly belong, and staff are proud to work.

About Hazelbrook Care Home

Location: Leicester, LE3 1LQ

Capacity: 80 beds across four self-contained 20-bed bungalow-style households

Care focus: Specialist nursing care for complex needs, advanced dementia, and mental health

Design: Purpose-built for calm, therapeutic living which creates a real sense of home

Hazelbrook is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist division of the Care Concern Group, known for quality, innovation, and the courage to take on the complex challenges others won’t.

Your Commissioning Journey

1. Months 1–2: Open the first 20-bed household (Unit C), focusing on dementia and complex nursing care.
2. Months 2–6: Phase in Units D and B, growing your team and culture organically as occupancy builds.
3. Months 6–9: Full home opening (Unit A), achieving steady-state operation and excellence.

You’ll lead recruitment, registration, and occupancy planning, ensuring the home launches smoothly, safely, and in line with CQC expectations.

Our Mission

• Build and inspire a compassionate, skilled, and values-led team.
• Create a culture of dignity, choice, and therapeutic, person-centred care.
• Forge trusted relationships with families, commissioners, and local authorities.
• Champion quality and compliance, ensuring the home opens safely and confidently.
• Be the visible leader driving culture, care, and community from day one.

About You

You’re not just an experienced manager. you’re a builder of culture and a leader with heart. You bring energy, empathy, and structure to the challenge of launching a new service, balancing clinical excellence with human warmth.

• A Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) or an exceptional non-clinical leader with proven commissioning expertise.
• Experienced in complex care, neurological, dementia, or mental health settings.
• Skilled at workforce planning, recruitment, and CQC registration.
• Confident in stakeholder engagement. From families and MDTs to commissioners and regulators.
• A visible, values-driven leader who brings calm, focus, and inspiration to new teams.
• Your leadership style is open, collaborative, and rooted in dignity, trust, and continual learning.

What’s in It for You

• £75,000 to £80,000 DOE + up to 40% annual bonus
• Private medical insurance, pension, and generous annual leave
• A career-defining opportunity to shape a brand-new service from day one
• Exceptional support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Career progression within a growing national specialist care portfolio
• The chance to create a home that truly makes a difference

About Willinbrook Healthcare (Part of Care Concern Group)

Willinbrook Healthcare is the specialist division of Care Concern Group, which operates over 130 care services across the UK. We invest in people who share our vision and values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness & Inclusivity. We want to make an impact where it matters most. When you join us, you’re not just managing a home, you’re shaping the future of specialist care.

Ready to Lead Something Exceptional?

If you’re driven by purpose, excited by innovation, and ready to make your mark in care home – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring Hazelbrook Care Home to life

£75000/annum