Top job! Director of Housing Services
- Full time
- £80,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th October 2025
- Advertised from 22nd September 2025
Role
Do you want to lead housing services that truly change lives?
At Blackwood, we’re not just a landlord. We’re a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, helping people live their lives to the full. Through innovative housing, digital services, and personalised support, we create homes and communities where people have real choice, independence, and quality of life.
We’re now looking for an inspirational Director of Housing Services to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation.
The Opportunity
As Director of Housing Services, you will provide both strategic vision and hands-on leadership across all aspects of our landlord service – from tenancy, income, and neighbourhood management to property, asset management, and customer services.
You will:
- Drive excellence in service delivery, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and sector-leading performance.
- Lead and inspire teams to deliver outstanding tenancy, neighbourhood, income, and property services.
- Work closely with senior colleagues to integrate housing, care, and digital innovation in ways that support independent living.
- Build strong partnerships with tenants, local authorities, housing networks, and stakeholders to enhance our impact and reputation.
- Ensure we meet – and exceed – regulatory standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.
This is more than a leadership role – it’s about ensuring that the voices of our customers shape the services they receive, and that our housing strategies are at the heart of helping people live independently.
About You
You will be a proven leader with experience of delivering high-quality housing and property services within a housing association or local authority setting.
With excellent knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, and best practice, you’ll also bring strong financial acumen, people management expertise, and the ability to lead change.
Above all, you’ll share our values and our commitment to improving lives –inspiring your teams and working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results.
Why Blackwood?
We are a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation with ambitious plans for growth, innovation, and continued improvement. You’ll join a passionate team that embraces new ideas, invests in digital solutions, and is dedicated
to making a lasting difference in people’s lives.
If you’re looking for a leadership role where your skills and vision will shape services, drive innovation, and directly impact the quality of life for thousands of people – this is your opportunity.
Our employee benefits
- 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
- Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
- Access to health and wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
- Company pension scheme and other benefits such as Death in Service
Application notes
To apply, and for more information, please visit our website.
Closing Date: 13th October
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Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Top job! Executive Director of Patient Safety Investigations
- Full time
- £74,891 – £84,836
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 12th November 2025
The Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland plays a vital role in strengthening the safety and quality of healthcare across the nation. Independent of government and the NHS, the Office amplifies the voices of patients and families, identifying systemic risks and driving evidence-based improvements that make healthcare safer for all. Through rigorous, impartial investigations and constructive engagement with health bodies, regulators, and patient groups, the Office seeks to uncover and address the underlying causes of harm—ensuring that learning from adverse events leads to enduring improvements in policy, practice, and culture across Scotland’s health system.
The Executive Director of Patient Safety Investigations will provide senior strategic leadership and oversight of all investigative, reporting, and operational functions of the Office of the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC). Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the post-holder will act as a principal advisor, ensuring the organisation’s investigative work, reports, and recommendations are rigorous, credible, and drive systemic learning and improvement in patient safety across Scotland’s health and social care system. The role carries corporate-level responsibility for strategy, resources, people leadership, and organisational readiness for change. It combines significant investigative authority with executive management responsibilities, ensuring the PSC’s Office delivers high-quality outputs to the Scottish Parliament, patients, families, and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a leadership capacity with responsibility for the following:
- Investigative Expertise: Proven experience leading complex investigations, inquiries, or policy reviews in healthcare, regulation, or public service.
- Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence system-level change, develop strategic responses, and lead organisational improvement.
- Decision-Making: Experience exercising final decision-making authority with significant organisational impact over the longer term.
- Resource Management: Significant financial management experience at corporate or programme level, including accountability for budgets and people resources.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a track record of delivering high-profile outputs to senior stakeholders.
- Leadership Skills: Extensive people management experience, including setting organisational objectives, performance management, and culture-building.
Ideally you will have a background and knowledge in health policy, healthcare management, clinical medicine and nursing, or patient safety to be able to navigate complex health and social care systems, including governance, regulation, and patient safety frameworks.
Main Purpose of Job
Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.
Position in Organisation
Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.
Responsibilities
• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research
• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders
• Create reports and other communications to funders
• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)
• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)
• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems
• Strong written skills
• A creative and lateral thinker
• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident
• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork
Qualifications
• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (desirable)
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