Commissioning Home Manager | Westbury Court Care Home (Lower Bartle)
Up to £80,000 per annum | Up to 40% Annual Bonus | Private Medical Insurance

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.

Contract

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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)

About us

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 w