Job Description

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.


In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.


Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.


We're over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.

Care Manager

Milton Hospice CB24 6AB

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern:

5 day week which may include weekends and/or shifts as required

Permanent Contract

Salary 47,810 - 54,710 per annum, experience dependent

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Free onsite parking & Subsidised meals Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes AVIVA pension package - up to 7% Employer Contribution inc Life Assurance NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme

Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse

ready to lead and coordinate high-quality palliative care services for children and young people? Join our dedicated team at

East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) as a Care Manager at our Milton hospice

.


As a Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of outstanding palliative care services. Working alongside another Care Manager and reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead a team of Team Leaders and care professionals to ensure the highest standards of care and support for children, young people, and their families.

Are you:

A Registered Nurse (Child) or equivalent with experience in children's palliative care. An excellent communicator and problem-solver. Organised with strong time management skills.

Do you have:

Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting. Strong understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding. A current full, valid driving license and access to transport.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee the delivery of care services and manage daily operations. Lead and support Team Leaders and care coordination teams. Ensure compliance with CQC standards and contribute to service development. Manage rotas, on-call arrangements, and resource allocation. Support recruitment, induction, and staff development. Collaborate with external partners and represent EACH at key meetings. Participate in quality assurance, audits, and safeguarding processes

Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.

Closing date: 24th August 2025

Diversity Statement

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.


Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Please note:

EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.


This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.


It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.


EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.


Benefits:


Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person