Trustee

Join our Board of Trustees

We’re delighted you’re considering becoming a trustee at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. We care for babies, children and young people with complex conditions, and support their families to make the most of every precious moment. Our skilled, nurse-led team provides short breaks, symptom management and end-of-life care both at the hospice and in the community.

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About us:

Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it. You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone.

Our services:

Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family. We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.

We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families, staff and volunteers to use.

Every year we need to raise £6.7m to keep our doors open and only around 17% of our income comes from government sources, the rest must be raised through fundraising activity.

The role:

As a trustee, you'll play a vital role in helping us deliver our mission. You'll be part of a dedicated board that:

• Sets our strategic direction and ensures we stay true to our values and purpose.
• Overseas our finances and governance, making sure we use our resources wisely and legally.
• Supports and constructively challenges our leadership team to help us grow and improve.
• Acts as an ambassador for Bluebell Wood, championing our work in the community and beyond.

What were looking for:

You don't need to have been a trustee before. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

What matters most is:

• A genuine commitment to our Vision Mission and Values, and the families we support.
• Integrity, good judgement and a collaborative spirit.
• Willingness to learn and contribute your time, skills and ideas.
• Commitment to preparing for and engaging meaningfully in meetings.

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Our values underpin what we do and how we do it.

What you'll gain:

• A meaningful way to share your skills and experience.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of babies, children, young people and families.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally.

If you would like to know more, you can contact us on 01709 517 360, arrange a tour of the hospice, or have an informal chat with our CEO, Heidi Hawkins.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to our CEO, Heidi Hawkins at heidi.hawkins@bluebellwood.org

Closing date:      Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview date:    Wednesday 17th December 2025

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work place that reflects the communities we support, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout our recruitment process.

What else we will need or you need to know:   

Any successful applicant will require:

• An Enhanced DBS Check

• Two references

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