Commissioning Home Manager

We're looking for a Commissioning Home Manager to lead the opening of Westbury Court Care Home. This is a brand-new 89 bed care home in Lower Bartle just outside Preston, due to welcome its first residents from September 2026. The home will provide high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care with a clear focus on the private market from day one. The groundwork starts now and you'll be leading it. You will be responsible for:

• Recruitment and team building.
• CQC registration and readiness.
• Setting operational systems and standards.
• Driving occupancy from zero.
• Establishing local reputation and referral routes.
You will have full site responsibility during the commissioning phase, supported by a Commissioning Director, Regional Director and central support teams. This role suits an experienced Home Manager who has built services or is ready to take full ownership of a new build project.,
• Lead all pre-opening activity: recruitment, onboarding, training and mobilisation.
• Set up systems, governance, rotas and operational processes.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders including GPs, hospitals and community partners.
• Lead the home through its first CQC inspection cycle to achieve a Good rating.
  
  Proven experience as a Home Manager (typically 3 - 5+ years)
• Previous commissioning experience is essential.
• Experience working in a similar-sized or premium care setting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and inspection readiness.
• A hands-on leader with a track record of building and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness, comfortable managing budgets and driving occupancy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across local authorities, NHS and community networks.
• Level 5 qualification (or equivalent), If you're an experienced Home Manager who enjoys building something from the ground up and wants the backing, autonomy and investment to do it properly, then this is your opportunity.
  
  Westbury Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our five core values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.


• Salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Up to 40% annual bonus (KPI-linked)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
The Opportunity You'll lead all aspects of the commissioning journey-from recruitment and mobilisation through to registration and launch. You'll have full ownership on site, supported by a Commissioning Director, Regional Director, and central support teams across HR, recruitment, marketing and operations.