Director of Care

Hope House Children's Hospices; England; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospice organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Director of Care to lead outstanding palliative care for children and families. The role involves strategic development and empowering a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be an NMC Registered Nurse with significant leadership experience and a passion for making a difference in children's healthcare. Excellent benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

NHS pension continuation

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with multi-site or children's hospice experience required.
• Proven senior leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and delivery of care.
• Champion a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Inspire a multidisciplinary team for compassionate care.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

5 years' experience in care services

Job description

Director of Care – Hope House Children’s Hospices


Location: Hope House, Oswestry, Shropshire (with regular travel to Tŷ Gobaith, Conwy and across the UK)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working with some evenings/weekends)
Salary: £79,950 – £90,456 per annum + £7,380 car allowance + relocation package
Closing Date: 31st July 2025


Make a Life-Changing Difference Every Day

Hope House Children’s Hospices are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Director of Care to lead and shape the delivery of outstanding palliative care for children and families across Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.

This is more than a job, it’s a calling. You’ll join one of the UK’s most respected children’s hospices, where 98% of staff say they enjoy their work and 94% are proud to be part of our mission.

About the Role

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:

Lead the strategic development and delivery of care across our hospices and community services


Champion a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, professional care
Represent the charity as the Nominated and Registered Individual under relevant care regulations
Ensure the voices of children and families shape our services and strategy


What We’re Looking For

NMC Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ experience in care services, ideally with multi-site or children’s hospice experience


Proven senior leadership experience with a track record of motivating high-performing teams
Strategic thinker with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance skills
Passionate about making a difference in children’s palliative care


Why Join Us?


Purpose-Driven Work: Help every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life
Supportive Culture: Work with a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff and 450 volunteers
Excellent Benefits: NHS pension continuation, generous leave, wellbeing support, learning & development, and more
Flexible Working: Hybrid and flexible hours with hospice-based presence 3+ days/week


Ready to Lead with Heart?

To explore this unique opportunity, please contact our retained executive search partner:

Chris Mayers - [e-mail]

Mobile - 07841 022557