Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers.

Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.

The Board has recently agreed a remuneration allowance for the Chair of the Board and all out-of-pocket expenses including travel will be reimbursed.

Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking up to three other Board Members to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers. Specifically, we are looking to further strengthen our board with new members with experience and skills in:

• Financial management

• Care services

• Housing and Asset Management

Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.

All Board Members are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses including travel.

Do you have the drive and leadership skills to inspire a team and grow community fundraising income across Scotland? Join CHAS as our Community Fundraising Manager and lead a passionate team raising vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions.

Purpose:

As Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll lead, manage and support a team of Community Fundraisers across Scotland to deliver engaging activities and exceptional supporter experiences. From overseeing local campaigns and income targets to developing staff and volunteers, you’ll be at the heart of raising funds from communities across Scotland.

Where does the role sit?

Reporting to the Senior Community and Mass Participation Manager, this role is a key part of the CHAS Fundraising Team. You’ll shape the delivery of the Community Fundraising strategy and lead on growth, stewardship, and supporter engagement across Scotland.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience of leading and inspiring a team within a fundraising setting

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising income targets.

• Strong relationship-building skills and experience stewarding a wide range of supporters.

• Experience in planning, budgeting, and reporting on fundraising activity.

• Skilled in volunteer management and working with people across diverse communities.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to represent CHAS externally.

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, passion, agility and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.

We offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!

• Development Opportunities: training opportunities and the chance to work with an award-winning fundraising team!

• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Could you be Key?

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £12.60 (Pay Award Pending)
• Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £12.60
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.60.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.