Director of Care

Hospiceuk; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - GBP 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospice in the UK is seeking a dedicated Director of Care to lead and innovate the delivery of outstanding palliative care for children and families. This role requires a compassionate leader with at least 5 years of experience in care services and proven senior leadership skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in children's lives and ready to inspire a multidisciplinary team. Flexible working is offered, along with excellent benefits including NHS pension continuation and generous leave.

Benefits

NHS pension continuation

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in care services, ideally in multi-site or children's hospice.
• Proven senior leadership experience with high-performing teams.
• Passionate about children's palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of care across the hospices and community services.
• Champion a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure children's and families' voices shape services and strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

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: 25th February 2026

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

This job expires on 20th February 2026

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