Care Home General Manager - Commissioning
About this role
Job Advertisement: Care Home General Manager - Commissioning (Agency Staffing / Temp-to-Perm)
Position Overview
Job Title: Care Home General Manager - Commissioning
Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client Facility: Avery Healthcare (New Care Home Development)
Location: Taverham, United Kingdom
Salary: £65,000 per annum plus bonus and excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent / Executive Agency Placement
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in matching visionary executive talent with premier care providers. We are dedicated to offering our leaders continuous support, lucrative remuneration packages, and career-defining opportunities. Whether you are seeking a high-impact permanent leadership placement or a strategic transition into elite care management, we are here to support you every step of the way.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced, ambitious, and visionary Care Home General Manager - Commissioning on behalf of our partner, Avery Healthcare, to take the helm of a brand-new, luxury care home from the very beginning in Taverham.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a home through commissioning, opening, and ongoing operations—shaping the culture, building and inspiring your team, welcoming the first residents, and establishing the facility as a trusted staple of the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the successful commissioning, launch, and performance of the home to deliver outstanding care and resident experiences.
Recruiting, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing team to foster a positive, supportive culture.
Building strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and local stakeholders to drive reputation and occupancy.
Managing financial, operational, and regulatory performance while ensuring top-tier compliance and quality standards.
Driving continuous improvement, best practice, and working closely with Avery's central support teams.
Ensuring continued growth and operational excellence as the service matures.
About You
To succeed in your application, you will be an accomplished care home leader excited by the prospect of building and growing a brand-new service from the ground up.
Our Ideal Candidate Must Have:
Proven experience as a Registered Manager, General Manager, or Home Manager within a care home setting.
Commissioning experience or a track record of successfully increasing occupancy and improving service performance.
A Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
Solid commercial awareness and expertise in managing budgets and business performance.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and resilience in a commissioning environment.
Requirements
A satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (funded by the employer).
Valid proof of eligibility to work in the UK.