Blackwood Homes and Care

We are thrilled to welcome Jamie Gray as our new Head of Digital Services. Jamie brings over 15 years of experience in technology innovation, including leading digital transformation at the V&A Dundee. His expertise will be instrumental in driving our digital initiatives, enhancing customer experience, and supporting independent living through innovative technologies. At Blackwood, we’re committed to providing housing and care with cutting-edge solutions, and Jamie’s appointment is a key step forward in that mission. Welcome aboard, Jamie – we’re excited to see the impact you’ll make! 👉 Read more about Jamie's appointment: https://lnkd.in/eVH-idqf  

At Blackwood Homes and Care, we’re proud to be part of the "Embedding Resilience" project, a groundbreaking initiative co-designed with interdisciplinary partners and led by the University of the West of England, Bristol. This project explores how robotic telepresence can empower older adults and people with frailty to improve their physical activity, wellbeing, and digital inclusion. At Raeden Court in Aberdeen, we’re collaborating to trial remote physiotherapy sessions using telepresence robots, bringing innovative exercise programmes directly to care home residents. By combining cutting-edge technology with a community-focused approach, we aim to co-create guidelines that foster resilience, inclusion, and human connection in care homes. This project is about more than technology—it’s about redefining the way we approach community care and building frameworks that support staff, residents, and their families to shape a better future. We’re excited to be working alongside leading organisations like the University of Cardiff, Wales, University of Nottingham, UCL, and Robotics for Good CIC to revolutionise care. Stay tuned for insights and results from this forward-thinking initiative! 

This Scottish Careers Week, we celebrate our committed team across Scotland working in housing, care, corporate, assets, customer services, and more. Every individual at Blackwood is essential to our mission of Getting it Right—for our customers, our communities, and each other. Thank you to our amazing staff for your hard work and dedication to helping people live life to the full. #ScotCareersWeek24

“If we can get 90% of it right, I’d be delighted if somebody else came up with the other 10% and built on that. That’s the history of social housing, right? Standing on the shoulders of giants and keeping getting better and better and better. We’re just part of that chain.” For the latest episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black wrap up their series on accessible housing with an exploration into what it takes to deliver a fully accessible home. Simon Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Blackwood Homes and Care, shares the story behind a £17.5 million development that will bring 66 highly adapted, technologically advanced homes to the Charleston area of Dundee.

Following a conversation with Blackwood Homes & Care CEO Simon Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Black at Scottish Housing News reflects on the importance of building homes that "make it possible for people to live in them." Read his blog to discover why the new Blackwood Homes & Care development at Charleston, Dundee, is not only beautiful but also ticks all the right boxes for accessibility and comfort. https://lnkd.in/e_Zj96Gz

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Scottish Housing News Podcast 🎙️ We’re thrilled to feature our CEO, Simon Fitzpatrick, in the latest episode. Join Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black as they discuss accessible housing and our new development in Charleston, Dundee, providing 66 technologically advanced homes, in partnership with Bield Housing & Care and Hillcrest . Discover our CleverCogs technology and the unique Blackwood House designs that enhance accessibility. Recorded shortly after the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit, this episode explores the collaboration needed for successful developments and the impact on our housing legacy. 🔗 Tune in now to see how we’re shaping a more inclusive future: https://lnkd.in/exbqPF-E

Three housing associations have celebrated the delivery of new homes in Dundee to support independent living and help address Scotland’s housing crisis. Blackwood Homes and Care Bield Housing & Care Campion Homes https://lnkd.in/eeCW9d5g

Tiger Woods always wears red on the last day of a tournament so I thought it fitting to follow his example as we celebrated the opening of Blackwood’s new development of beautiful, affordable, accessible and connected homes at Charleston in Dundee. These new homes are the cutting edge in design to support people with disabilities to live independently. We are so proud of them. Blackwood Homes & Care

🌟 Join Our Team as Business Improvement Manager at Blackwood! 🌟 📅 Deadline: 9th October 2024 📍 Location: Edinburgh 💼 Permanent | 35 hours/week | Salary: £43,825 - £47,378 Are you passionate about driving positive change? We’re looking for a Business Improvement Manager to lead impactful projects and enhance customer experiences. Key Responsibilities: Drive improvement activities using performance data and customer feedback. Collaborate across departments to turn challenges into actionable solutions. What We’re Looking For: Strong project management and improvement methodology experience. Background in regulated industries (housing, care, or local authority preferred). If you're a proactive thinker dedicated to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now to help shape our future! https://lnkd.in/etr_i_2r If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please email jobs@blackwoodgroup.org.uk. #JobOpportunity #Blackwood #EdinburghJobs

What an exciting couple of days for accessible housing in Dundee and the wider Scottish housing community! On Wednesday, we celebrated the opening of our Charleston development, and on Thursday, industry leaders gathered for the Scottish Housing Summit, superbly organised by Lorna Cameron and her team at Horizon Housing Association Limited Some of our staff members, Simon Fitzpatrick and Paul Bellamy, attended the summit and gained invaluable insights on the vital role of accessibility in housing. It was inspiring to see discussions surrounding accessible housing, and Blackwood’s initiatives. One of the most exciting aspects of the Blackwood standard used in the new homes in Dundee is the integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance independent living. At Blackwood Homes & Care, we believe in the power of innovation to improve the quality of life for our tenants. Our CleverCogs™ Digital System is at the heart of this. This user-friendly platform allows residents to manage their homes, access care services, and stay connected with their families and communities—all from a single device. For people with mobility issues or other health challenges, this technology is life-changing. The homes at Charleston also feature rise-and-fall worktops, adaptable bathrooms, and automated lift access, making daily tasks easier and more comfortable for everyone. Whether it’s a small family or someone living with significant care needs, these homes are designed to meet their needs both today and in the future. By combining innovative design with technology, we’re creating spaces where people can live independently, with dignity and confidence. This is the future of independent living, and at Blackwood, we’re thrilled to support a future where everyone can live life to the full. #HSCAS2024 Kieran Findlay Dougie Herd Bield Housing & Care Hillcrest Julie McDowell