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Director of Care Services

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Surrey, GU3 1LP £90,000 a year Permanent Posted 17 August 2026 Apply by 8 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Shooting Star Children's Hospices, Hampton

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for someone who has a clear passion and strong commitment to our mission and values and will support and challenge their team to do the same, ensuring the experiences and voices of the children and their families influence our service delivery and strategies. As a member of the Directors Team (DT), the Director of Care Services will also develop good working relationships within all areas of the hospice, including our Trustees, as well as with external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Please do not press the 'apply now' button. This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, Rachel Davies at Peridot Partners. To find out more about the role and submit an application, please contact Rachel on 07961 208037 or visit www.peridotpartners.co.uk for more details. The Director of Care Services will provide knowledgeable, professional, and inspirational leadership to our care delivery teams. The role will ensure the provision and strategic development of our multidisciplinary care teams. The Director of Care Services will work alongside the Director of Clinical Assurance and Operations (who has a focus on quality, patient safety and governance), sharing accountability for the strategic leadership of the Care Directorate whilst bringing distinct expertise and focus to their respective portfolios. This model reflects the increasing complexity of childrens hospice care and enables dedicated executive leadership across service delivery, workforce, quality, patient safety, governance, safeguarding and organisational assurance. Together, both roles champion our commitment to providing outstanding care and support to children, young people and families whilst ensuring the organisation remains innovative, responsive and sustainable.

About us

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count. To help each member of our team to excel in their role, we provide a range of skills training, staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing events. Discover the difference you can make today.

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£90,000 to £90,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7D2B46B4

Job locations

Surrey

GU3 1LP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Director of Care Services

Salary: c£90,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time, 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Christophers Hospice Guildford and Shooting Star House Hampton

About the role

The Director of Care Services will provide knowledgeable, professional, and inspirational leadership to our care delivery teams. The role will ensure the provision and strategic development of our multidisciplinary care teams.

The Director of Care Services will work alongside the Director of Clinical Assurance and Operations (who has a focus on quality, patient safety and governance), sharing accountability for the strategic leadership of the Care Directorate whilst bringing distinct expertise and focus to their respective portfolios.

This model reflects the increasing complexity of childrens hospice care and enables dedicated executive leadership across service delivery, workforce, quality, patient safety, governance, safeguarding and organisational assurance.

Together, both roles champion our commitment to providing outstanding care and support to children, young people and families whilst ensuring the organisation remains innovative, responsive and sustainable.

About you

As a member of the Directors Team (DT), the Director of Care Services will also develop good working relationships within all areas of the hospice, including our Trustees, as well as with external stakeholders.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service

Contractual benefits

Generous sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
Flexible working arrangements
Death in service benefits
Reimbursed professional membership fees
Eye care
Employee referral scheme
Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Mindfulness sessions
Mental Health First Aiders

SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner, Rachel Davies at Peridot Partners. To find out more about the role and submit an application, please contact Rachel on 07961 208037 or visit www.peridotpartners.co.uk for more details.

Closing Date: 9 a.m. Monday 8th September 2026

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

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