General Manager | Residential Care Home
Location: Cornwall
Salary: Up to £75K annually
Hours: Full-time, permanent – 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required)
Remit
Compass Associates are working with a well-established care organisation that is opening a brand-new elderly care service in Cornwall, due to open in July. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a commissioning project from the ground up, with the support of an experienced senior leadership team.
This role is for an experienced Commissioning General Manager to take full responsibility for the setup, launch and day-to-day leadership of the service. You will play a key role in preparing the home for opening, including recruitment, systems implementation, regulatory readiness and culture-building, before transitioning into full operational management post-opening.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding high standards of care, ensuring compliance from day one, and creating a positive, resident-focused environment that supports long-term stability and success.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an established care leader with proven experience commissioning or opening new elderly care services. You will be confident managing pre-opening timelines, recruiting and training teams, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth and compliant launch.
You will be a visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with operational delivery. This role would particularly suit someone who thrives in commissioning environments and takes pride in setting strong foundations, systems and culture from the outset.
Requirements – Essential
Proven experience commissioning or opening an elderly care home
Previous experience as a Home Manager or General Manager within elderly care
Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, registration and compliance
Experience recruiting, onboarding and developing teams for a new service
Ability to manage budgets, resources and pre-opening costs
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
Flexible and resilient approach during the commissioning phase
Requirements – Desirable
Experience working closely with regulatory bodies during registration
Knowledge of Person Centred Software (PCS)
Benefits​​​​​​​
Opportunity to lead a full commissioning project
20% bonus
Strong senior leadership and project support
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Interview Process
The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:
Stage One: Initial interview
Stage Two: Final interview
Location
The service is based in Cornwall and is easily commutable from Helston, Penzance, Redruth, Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Hayle, St Austell, Newquay, Bodmin, and surrounding areas.
Summary
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Commissioning General Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new elderly care service. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards and long-term success of the home from day one.
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for each successful recommendation.
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Chabely Lainez directly on 02394 211145 or 07778 122535, or email an updated CV to [email protected].
