Hope House Children’s Hospices

Director of Care

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

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

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.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£79,950 to £90,456 a year £7,380 car allowance + relocation package

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JH1351017OswDOC

Job locations

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX


Job description

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 - Chris.Mayers@collingwoodsearch.co.uk 

Mobile - 07841 022557

 

Job description

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 - Chris.Mayers@collingwoodsearch.co.uk 

Mobile - 07841 022557

 

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • n/a
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • n/a

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hope House Children’s Hospices

Address

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX


Employer's website

https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hope House Children’s Hospices

Address

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX


Employer's website

https://www.hopehouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Delivery Consultant

Chris Mayers

Chris.Mayers@collingwoodsearch.co.uk

07841022557

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£79,950 to £90,456 a year £7,380 car allowance + relocation package

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JH1351017OswDOC

Job locations

Nant Lane

Morda

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY10 9BX


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