Organisational Profile

Transform Forth Valley is a Scottish registered charity and company limited by guarantee (SC033772), providing a wide range of services to support individuals and families experiencing inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.

Since 2007 we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities to improve wellbeing, reduce inequality and create opportunities for sustainable change. Our person-centred approach recognises that challenges such as substance use, poor health, financial hardship, housing instability and social exclusion are often interconnected and require holistic support.

Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live more fulfilled lives. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and achieve sustainable change.

Vision Statement

A Scotland that is healthy, inclusive, and free from inequality, trauma, and addiction. Where everyone thrives, reaches their full potential, has a safe place to call home, and can lead long, happy, fulfilling lives.

Mission Statement

Transform Forth Valley is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live a more fulfilled life. We work with partners to actively challenge inequalities and to achieve sustainable change.

Core Values

Compassion • Inclusion • Respect • Partnership

You can find out more about Transform Forth Valley here: transformfv.org.uk.

Role Profile

Transform Forth Valley is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of a charity that supports individuals and families affected by inequality, trauma, addiction and health challenges across Forth Valley.

As a Trustee, you will play an important role in the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, helping to ensure that Transform Forth Valley continues to deliver high-quality services, remains financially sustainable and meets its charitable objectives.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience. Previous Board experience is not essential, and we would encourage applications from people who are committed to our values and passionate about making a positive difference within local communities.

Trustees contribute to:

• Setting and maintaining the charity's vision, mission and values.

• Supporting strategic planning and organisational development.

• Monitoring performance and managing risk.

• Ensuring strong governance, compliance and accountability.

• Supporting the financial stewardship of the organisation.

• Acting as ambassadors for Transform Forth Valley.

Board meetings are normally held every six weeks via Microsoft Teams, with occasional in-person meetings and events across Forth Valley. Full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policies.

We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Whether you have previous Trustee experience or are considering your first Board role, we would be pleased to hear from you. We are looking for people who share our values, can think strategically, and are committed to supporting the continued development of Transform Forth Valley.

Rossie is one of Scotland’s longest-established providers of children’s services and has been supporting vulnerable young people since 1857. Today, the organisation is one of only four secure care providers in Scotland, delivering residential care, secure care, education, health, and therapeutic support for young people with complex needs and experiences of trauma.

Located on the east coast of Scotland, Rossie operates at the intersection of care, education, justice, and public policy. Regulated by the Care Inspectorate, HMIe, and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the organisation provides highly specialised support for young people aged 10–18 within a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment.

Rossie is committed to helping young people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and maximise their potential through integrated care, education, and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. The organisation has earned multiple national awards and continues to invest in development, innovation, and service improvement, with a clear ambition to remain at the forefront of care provision in Scotland.

This is a significant period for Rossie and for the wider secure care sector. Legislative reform, evolving inspection frameworks, and changes to commissioning and funding structures are reshaping how services are delivered across Scotland. Rossie is exceptionally well placed to help shape that future, supported by a strong operational foundation, a clear sense of purpose, and a Board committed to providing effective strategic leadership and governance.

About the Role of Chair

Following five years in post, Rossie’s current Chair is retiring and, as part of a planned succession, the Board is seeking an experienced Chair to lead the organisation through its next phase.

Residential and secure care in Scotland is changing, driven by the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024, The Promise, evolving Care and Education Inspectorate standards and wider changes in public policy. This is an opportunity to lead a capable and committed Board through that change, ensuring effective governance, supporting the Executive Team and representing Rossie confidently with government, commissioners, regulators and partners.

The Person We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Board Chair who understands the discipline of governance and the distinction between providing strategic oversight and managing the organisation.

Previous experience as a Chair of a sizable organisation is essential. This could be from a charity, public sector, regulated or commercial environment, although experience within the charity or wider public/regulated sector would be particularly relevant.

The successful candidate will have the judgement and presence to lead Board discussions, navigate different perspectives, support effective decision-making and provide constructive challenge to the Executive Team. They will be comfortable leading through periods of change and uncertainty, while maintaining a clear focus on Rossie’s purpose and the young people it supports.

You will likely have:

• Previous experience as a Chair of a sizable organisation or Board.
• A strong understanding of governance and the respective roles of the Chair, Board and Executive.
• Experience leading an organisation or Board through significant change.
• An understanding of the environment in which Rossie operates, ideally through experience in the charity, public, care, justice or wider regulated sectors.
• The confidence and credibility to represent an organisation with government, local authorities, regulators, funders and other key stakeholders.
• Strong judgement and the ability to manage Board dynamics, constructive challenge and succession.
• The ability to build trust, bring people together and guide the Board towards collective decisions

Time Commitment

There are eight Board meetings per year, alongside an annual strategy day. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board committee, with additional committee meetings held throughout the year.

The Chair will also have regular meetings with the CEO and Executive Team, and a visible presence at Rossie would be beneficial. The current Chair is regularly on site, approximately once a week, and the incoming Chair would be expected to develop a similar level of engagement with the organisation.

The Support Worker role is to support and engage with people to manage and recover their mental health, in line with our trauma-informed approach. You will help people with safer substance use and assist them with the process when they choose to stop. You will assist our people to build a positive network of connections to enable them to gain and sustain their own housing.

As a Support Worker, you will provide work alongside people impacted by homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and trauma. You will provide guidance and assistance to the people we support to achieve their goals of securing safe housing and accessing the necessary support to feel secure, manage their challenges and live an independent life free from harm or abuse.