Hope House Care

Director of Care Hope House Children s Hospices 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: 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 - Mobile -