Awards and Accreditations Site map Skip to Navigation Accessibility Text Size: Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Contrast: Normal contrast Soft contrast High contrast Contact Us MENU Home About Us Awards and Accreditations Accreditations Blackwood has a proven track record of awards and accreditations demonstrating our commitment as an organisation to our aims and values. Positive About Disabled People Blackwood has displayed the Positive about Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ symbol since 1998. This means that we are committed to employing disabled people and that disabled applicants are guaranteed an interview if they meet the basic conditions for the job. Investors in People Blackwood has maintained Investors in People Silver Status for several years, indicating that we have good people management and develop our employees with excellent training opportunities. In 2016 we also achieved Investors in Young People Silver Status, showing that we work in a way to harness the creativity and skills of young people. Institute of Leadership & Mangement In 2012 Blackwood also became accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). This means that Blackwood can deliver accredited training to its staff to develop their leadership skills, and give them an ILM qualification that is recognised nationally. Healthy Working Lives Blackwood has Silver Status for Healthy Working Lives, an accreditation given to organisations who have created a safer, healthier and more motivated workforce. Awards 2019 The National Lottery Community Fund - Awarded funding towards hiring a Volunteer Co-ordinator Engaged Level Carer Positive Award Investors in Young People - Gold Level Award CIH Housing 2019 - Best Stand for Innovation 2018 Herald Scottish Digital Business - Charity and Social Enterprise Award 2018 Investors in People Gold Award 2018 2017 UK Housing Awards - Outstanding Approach to Digital Inclusion Scottish Home Awards - Innovation in Design Finalist (Highly Commended) TIS National Excellence Awards 2017 - TIS Tenant Participation Champion Douglas Mutrie 2016 Scottish Care Awards - Service User Achievement Award for Mandy McKenzie (care customer) Scottish Care Awards - Learning Development Champion for Chris Hogsden (L&D Officer) 2015 CIH Excellence Awards - Bob Allan Young Achiever Award for Emma Birnie (Housing Assistant) Tenant Participation And Scrutiny Award: Tenant Scrutiny of Outcome 6 of the Charter 2014 CIH Excellence Awards - Robina Goodlad Award for Significant Contribution by Women for Lizanne Burton (tenant and Board Member) CIH Excellence Awards 2 - Excellence in Developing Skills and Capacity Award for Blackwood’s Leadership Management Course 2012 Care Accolade - Innovation and Redesign Award for bespoken Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards – Public Sector Award for bespoken What Customers Say... "I love living here." "A fantastic place to live." "Blackwood provides a good service." "I feel independent." "Nice to live in an attractive estate." Our Leadership Team Policies and Key Documents Performance Regulation and Inspection Awards and Accreditations Be a Member Our Subsidiary Freedom of Information Organisational Chart About About Us Accreditation Careers Contact Us Freedom of Information Latest News Corporate Feedback & Complaints Media Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Members Login BoardZone © Blackwood Homes and Care 2021 We have placed cookies on your computer to help make this website better. You can at any time read our cookie policy. Otherwise, we will assume that you're OK to continue.