Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)

Head of Family Support Location: Base in Balloch, Kinross, Edinburgh or Glasgow with travel and hybrid working Salary: £63,071 £67,762 per annum Contract Type: Permanent; Full-Time; 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 01/03/:59 The Vacancy Lead a National Service That Changes Lives Every Day. This is a rare opportunity to take on a newly created national role at the heart of CHAS s mission. Every week in Scotland, three children die from a life shortening condition. CHAS is there for them, and for their families, providing unwavering, compassionate, specialist care. Our Family Support teams include Senior Social Workers, Child and Family Workers, Play Specialists and other experts, working hand in hand with clinical colleagues across our two hospices, in hospitals, and in homes and communities across Scotland. We re looking for an exceptional Head of Family Support to shape and lead the full breadth of these services from child and family support and therapeutic activities to bereavement, spiritual care and financial wellbeing. Your leadership will ensure families receive holistic, responsive and trauma informed support wherever and whenever they need it. About the Role Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Family Support, you will: Provide strategic leadership across all CHAS family support services. Lead teams across hospices, hospitals and community settings. Act as CHAS s Safeguarding Lead, offering expert oversight and driving safe, compassionate practice organisation wide. Champion continuous improvement, helping families make the most of their precious time together. Strengthen resilience and support families navigating life-altering adverse experiences. About You You will bring: Significant leadership experience in children s services, operating confidently at senior level. A professional social work qualification, with deep knowledge of GIRFEC, UNCRC and Scottish policy. Expertise in child protection, safeguarding, and adult support and protection. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in emotionally complex environments. Excellent partnership skills, working across HSCPs, local authorities, NHS and the third sector. A compassionate, values driven approach that supports wellbeing, reflection and professional growth. Confidence in shaping high quality, impactful services. SSSC registration. Why CHAS For the families we support, time is precious, and the work you lead will help families live it fully. Our Strategic Plan commits us to providing unwavering care from the moment a child is diagnosed through living well, dying well, and beyond into bereavement. As Head of Family Support, you will play a pivotal leadership role in bringing this strategy to life for our family support workforce shaping services, developing people, and ensuring the highest standards of safe, compassionate and effective care. We Offer: Broad national impact: Influence practice across Scotland and contribute to sector wide improvement. Flexibility: Based at one of our central CHAS sites (Kinross, Balloch, Edinburgh or Glasgow) with frequent presence in our hospices. CHAS provides care and support to children and families across Scotland with staff bases in Aberdeen and Inverness. This role will require Scotland-wide travel to CHAS sites, local authority and NHS settings and office locations, as well as attendance at external events. Flexibility is essential, and business mileage expenses will be reimbursed. As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that flexibility works both ways, and we will support a balanced and adaptable approach to working hours and locations wherever possible. Professional growth: A visible, national leadership role with space and support to excel. Generous holidays: 35 days, rising to 40 after five years. Pension: Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme for Scotland, administered by Lothian Pension Fund or continued membership of the NHS Scotland Pension Scheme (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits: Including life assurance, wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, discount schemes such as Blue Light and Perkbox, and incremental pay progression. Further Information and How to Apply Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers website where you can access more information and submit your application. Provisional interview date: 31 March.

Head of People Location: Hybrid working based at one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with Scotland-wide travel Salary: £68,805 - £77,145 per annum (pro rata) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week Closing Date: 23/02/:59 The Vacancy Are you ready to shape the people experience at CHAS, ensuring our teams are supported, inspired and equipped to make a meaningful impact for children and families during the most challenging moments of their lives? Join CHAS as our Head of People and play a pivotal leadership role in supporting our teams across Scotland. If you are driven by purpose, energised by organisational development, and passionate about creating an exceptional workplace culture, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact. Reporting to the Director of People and Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership, vision and direction for the People function (HR and Learning & Organisational Development) across CHAS. You will ensure our People Strategy, policies and practices enable delivery of the CHAS Plan and support our people to thrive You will act as a key influencer and professional lead, advising senior leaders and managers on workforce planning, employment law, organisational change, employee engagement, governance and best practice in people management, while promoting a positive, inclusive and values-led culture. You will: Provide strategic leadership for the People function, ensuring effective delivery of HR, workforce planning, recruitment and retention, employee relations, learning and organisational development. Lead development and evaluation of the CHAS People Strategy to ensure it remains fit for purpose and aligned to organisational objectives. Act as a senior business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, influencing and coaching leaders to deliver excellent people management practice. Lead organisational change initiatives, workforce modernisation and culture development to enhance employee experience and service delivery. Ensure robust governance across HR policy, employment legislation, data protection, job evaluation, pay and reward, and employee wellbeing. Oversee effective people data, systems and reporting to support decision making, planning and performance. Manage and develop the People team, including HR Business Partnering, Learning and Organisational Development and Talent Acquisition, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement. About You You will bring extensive senior-level HR leadership experience, ideally within a multi-site or complex organisation, alongside the credibility and confidence to influence at the highest level. You will be a CIPD Chartered Fellow with deep expertise in employment law, HR strategy, organisational development and employee relations. You will demonstrate strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, compassion and integrity. You will share CHAS values and bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a commitment to supporting staff and volunteers. People Team Structure Reporting to the Director of People and Strategy, you will lead a function that includes HR, Learning and Organisational Development, Talent Acquisition and People Systems. Why CHAS? At CHAS, we support families when they need us most offering care, comfort and compassion during the hardest moments of their lives. We are driven by a bold ambition: to reach every family in Scotland whose child is dying and provide the support they deserve. We Offer Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between home and onsite in Edinburgh, Balloch, Glasgow or Kinross Development Opportunities: Lead and shape the People Strategy during a period of organisational growth and transformation. Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills. Supportive Leadership: you ll have the backing of a collaborative leadership team that empowers you to drive progress, innovate, and lead with creativity Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, a health cash plan and health and wellbeing support. Further Information and How to Apply If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Follow the link to answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form. If you would like more information about the role, please contact CHAS to arrange an informal chat with Morven MacLean (Director of People & Strategy). Interviews are provisionally planned for Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Rachel House, Kinross. This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme in relation to working with children. CHAS will organise and fund the PVG application. What if you don t meet all the job requirements? At CHAS we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognising that everyone s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don t have the exact qualifications listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Morven or the HR team to explore how you could be a great addition to our team

Head of Family Support Location: Base in Balloch, Kinross, Edinburgh or Glasgow with travel and hybrid working Salary: £63,071 £67,762 per annum Contract Type: Permanent; Full-Time; 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 01/03/:59 The Vacancy Lead a National Service That Changes Lives Every Day. This is a rare opportunity to take on a newly created national role at the heart of CHAS s mission. Every week in Scotland, three children die from a life shortening condition. CHAS is there for them, and for their families, providing unwavering, compassionate, specialist care. Our Family Support teams include Senior Social Workers, Child and Family Workers, Play Specialists and other experts, working hand in hand with clinical colleagues across our two hospices, in hospitals, and in homes and communities across Scotland. We re looking for an exceptional Head of Family Support to shape and lead the full breadth of these services from child and family support and therapeutic activities to bereavement, spiritual care and financial wellbeing. Your leadership will ensure families receive holistic, responsive and trauma informed support wherever and whenever they need it. About the Role Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Family Support, you will: Provide strategic leadership across all CHAS family support services. Lead teams across hospices, hospitals and community settings. Act as CHAS s Safeguarding Lead, offering expert oversight and driving safe, compassionate practice organisation wide. Champion continuous improvement, helping families make the most of their precious time together. Strengthen resilience and support families navigating life-altering adverse experiences. About You You will bring: Significant leadership experience in children s services, operating confidently at senior level. A professional social work qualification, with deep knowledge of GIRFEC, UNCRC and Scottish policy. Expertise in child protection, safeguarding, and adult support and protection. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in emotionally complex environments. Excellent partnership skills, working across HSCPs, local authorities, NHS and the third sector. A compassionate, values driven approach that supports wellbeing, reflection and professional growth. Confidence in shaping high quality, impactful services. SSSC registration. Why CHAS? For the families we support, time is precious, and the work you lead will help families live it fully. Our Strategic Plan commits us to providing unwavering care from the moment a child is diagnosed through living well, dying well, and beyond into bereavement. As Head of Family Support, you will play a pivotal leadership role in bringing this strategy to life for our family support workforce shaping services, developing people, and ensuring the highest standards of safe, compassionate and effective care. We Offer: Broad national impact: Influence practice across Scotland and contribute to sector wide improvement. Flexibility: Based at one of our central CHAS sites (Kinross, Balloch, Edinburgh or Glasgow) with frequent presence in our hospices. CHAS provides care and support to children and families across Scotland with staff bases in Aberdeen and Inverness. This role will require Scotland-wide travel to CHAS sites, local authority and NHS settings and office locations, as well as attendance at external events. Flexibility is essential, and business mileage expenses will be reimbursed. As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that flexibility works both ways, and we will support a balanced and adaptable approach to working hours and locations wherever possible. Professional growth: A visible, national leadership role with space and support to excel. Generous holidays: 35 days, rising to 40 after five years. Pension: Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme for Scotland, administered by Lothian Pension Fund or continued membership of the NHS Scotland Pension Scheme (if applicable). Comprehensive benefits: Including life assurance, wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, discount schemes such as Blue Light and Perkbox, and incremental pay progression. Further Information and How to Apply Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers website where you can access more information and submit your application. Provisional interview date: 31 March.