Commissioning Home Manager
4 days ago
Chingford
Commissioning Home Manager – Elderly Residential & Dementia Care Location: Chingford, Essex (Greater London) Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + performance bonus Service Type: Brand-new, luxury 66-bed care home (private-fee focus) The Opportunity Compass Associates have partnered with a highly regarded care provider in the search for a Commissioning Home Manager to open and lead a brand-new, purpose-built elderly care home in Chingford. This state-of-the-art facility will provide first-class residential and dementia care to up to 66 residents, with a strong focus on private-fee-paying clients and a clear ambition to raise the bar for elderly care in the area. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark from day one, recruiting your own team, shaping the culture, and leading a premium service through registration, occupancy build-up, and beyond. About You We're looking for an experienced, passionate and commercially astute leader who thrives in a commissioning environment. You’ll be given the autonomy to build and lead a high-performing team, deliver exceptional care standards, and play a key role in the home’s long-term success. You will have: • Prior experience commissioning a new elderly care home, • Strong leadership and team-building skills, • Solid knowledge of CQC, safeguarding, and best practice in dementia and elderly care, • A genuine passion for quality and innovation in social care, • Confidence with budgets, recruitment, and community engagement, • Experience working with private-fee-paying families and understanding local market dynamics Key Responsibilities • Lead the commissioning, registration, and full operational launch of the home, • Build and manage a strong, motivated care team, • Ensure full compliance with regulatory and legislative standards, • Drive occupancy through marketing, community engagement, and relationship building, • Take responsibility for staffing, rota planning, budget management, and care delivery, • Be the face of the home representing its values, building trust with families, and ensuring excellence in every detail What’s On Offer • Up to £75,000 per annum, • Performance-based bonus, • Autonomy to lead a new home from pre-launch through to full operation, • Opportunity to join a values-driven provider with a reputation for quality, • Clear pathways for future career development How to Apply Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. For further information or to apply, please contact: Zenon Raddon | 02393 877 352 | 07778 046 195 📩 Know Someone Perfect for This Role? Refer them to us and receive a £200 John Lewis voucher upon a successful placement!