Head of Care

Job summary

Make a real difference to children and families

Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service provides
specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with
life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families. Our services
extend across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational
Head of Care to join our Senior Clinical Team and provide strong operational
and clinical leadership across our care services.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation,
working closely with the Director of Care and Lead for Quality and Governance to
ensure that children and families receive safe, effective and compassionate
care.

Location:

Maidenhead, Berkshire Full-time (37.5 hours per week).Part time working may be considered, not less
than 4 days per week

For an informal discussion, please contact Tim Hebditch, Chief Operating Officer or Warren King, Director of HR on  For an application pack, please contact Fay Denwood at fayd

Main duties of the job About the role

As Head of Care, you will have responsibility for the
operational management, quality and delivery of our care provision, including
community care, day care, inpatient care, education and after-death care.

You will provide visible and supportive leadership to
the Care Team, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, competence and
professional development. You will also lead our Practice Education Team and
help embed a positive, inclusive learning culture across the organisation.

Working as part of the Senior Clinical Team, you will
contribute to clinical strategy, governance, risk management, audit, service
development and CQC compliance. You will also act as a Joint Registered Manager
and deputise for the Director of Care when required.

An important part of the role will be building
effective relationships with external health and social care professionals and
partner organisations, helping to develop an integrated palliative care model
across Berkshire and surrounding areas.

About us Alexander
Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that
provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people
with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across
Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We
individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical
needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible
care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services
include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End
of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our childrens
hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community,
including hospitals and schools. Our hospice facilities offer
opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and
adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have.
These include a hydrotherapy
pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory
garden, six childrens bedrooms and two self-contained family flats. We also
have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden. Details Date posted
09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
57,226 to 64,298 a year

pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference numberBJob locations

Snowball Hill Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3LU
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team, the post holder will be responsible for the operational management of care services to children with a life threatening and life limiting condition [LT/LL] and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine…