Director of Care

Integrated Care System; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope House Children's Hospices is seeking a 'Director of Care' to lead the delivery of palliative care for children across Shropshire and Mid Wales. This role involves strategic leadership, nurturing a culture of excellence, and empowering teams in a respected hospice environment. Join a mission-driven organization where staff pride in their work is evident.

Benefits

NHS pension continuation

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in care services, ideally multi-site or children's hospice.
• Proven senior leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of care across hospices.
• Inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure children's and families' voices shape services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Location: Hope House, Oswestry, Shropshire (with regular travel to TyGobaith, 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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Director of Care – Hope House Children’s Hospices

Location: Hope House, Oswestry, Shropshire (with regular travel to T 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]

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.