Current Vacancies
Wellbeing Practitioner, Adults
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
Hours: 7 hours per week
Salary: FTE £24,189 per annum
Job Reference: TH07
Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting independence and positive wellbeing of others?
If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking to appoint practitioners to join our growing team within our Adult Services here at Donaldsons. We are looking for Permanent staff on a Part time basis.
We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window.
Our core service operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Working hours available for this vacancy are as follows:
- 7 hours per week, working Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm
You will have SVQ L3 in Social Services and Healthcare (or the willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe) and have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs.
You will provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported persons sensory profile and be confident in working 1 on 1 with each person we support. You will also support with personal and intimate care needs and support safe administration of medication where required. A strong understanding of safeguarding, and working knowledge of the Health and Social Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice are essential.
You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable and if you are able use and/or understand Makaton/Sign Supported English or British Sign Language, then that is a bonus!
What we offer?
- An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment
- Ongoing professional development
- A culture of team support, innovation and reflective practice
- A meaningful opportunity to make a positive, long-lasting changes to our service users wellbeing and independence
- A great pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Generous annual leave 7.8 weeks, plus special leave allowances
- Life Assurance scheme
- Health Cash Plan
The post is subject to Protected & Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children and adults. We will support you to apply for this.
Please review the full job description available here.
Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form available here and quote reference ‘Wellbeing Practitioner TH07’ in the Post Applied For box within the application form.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.
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Wellbeing Practitioner, Adults
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
Hours: 12 hours per week
Salary: FTE £24,189 per annum
Job Reference: TH12
Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting independence and positive wellbeing of others?
If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking to appoint practitioners to join our growing team within our Adult Services here at Donaldsons. We are looking for Permanent staff on a Part time basis.
We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window.
Our core service operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Working hours available for this vacancy are as follows:
- 12 hours per week, working Tuesday to Fridays between the hours of 11:30am and 2:30pm
You will have SVQ L3 in Social Services and Healthcare (or the willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe) and have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs.
You will provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported persons sensory profile and be confident in working 1 on 1 with each person we support. You will also support with personal and intimate care needs and support safe administration of medication where required. A strong understanding of safeguarding, and working knowledge of the Health and Social Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice are essential.
You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable and if you are able use and/or understand Makaton/Sign Supported English or British Sign Language, then that is a bonus!
What we offer?
- An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment
- Ongoing professional development
- A culture of team support, innovation and reflective practice
- A meaningful opportunity to make a positive, long-lasting changes to our service users wellbeing and independence
- A great pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Generous annual leave 7.8 weeks, plus special leave allowances
- Life Assurance scheme
- Health Cash Plan
The post is subject to Protected & Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children and adults. We will support you to apply for this.
Please review the full job description available here.
Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form available here and quote reference ‘Wellbeing Practitioner TH12’ in the Post Applied For box within the application form.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.
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Wellbeing Practitioner, Adults
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
Hours: 24 hours per week
Salary: FTE £24,189 per annum
Job Reference: TH24
Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting independence and positive wellbeing of others?
If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking to appoint practitioners to join our growing team within our Adult Services here at Donaldsons. We are looking for Permanent staff on a Part time basis.
We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window.
Our core service operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Working hours available for this vacancy are as follows:
- 24 hours per week, working Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm
You will have SVQ L3 in Social Services and Healthcare (or the willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe) and have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs.
You will provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported persons sensory profile and be confident in working 1 on 1 with each person we support. You will also support with personal and intimate care needs and support safe administration of medication where required. A strong understanding of safeguarding, and working knowledge of the Health and Social Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice are essential.
You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable and if you are able use and/or understand Makaton/Sign Supported English or British Sign Language, then that is a bonus!
What we offer?
- An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment
- Ongoing professional development
- A culture of team support, innovation and reflective practice
- A meaningful opportunity to make a positive, long-lasting changes to our service users wellbeing and independence
- A great pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Generous annual leave 7.8 weeks, plus special leave allowances
- Life Assurance scheme
- Health Cash Plan
The post is subject to Protected & Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children and adults. We will support you to apply for this.
Please review the full job description available here.
Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form available here and quote reference ‘Wellbeing Practitioner TH24’ in the Post Applied For box within the application form.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.
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Driver
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
Hours: 18 hours per week (0.48 FTE)
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Are you an experienced Driver? Do you have previous experience of transporting passengers and able to demonstrate experience in a previous driver / driving position?
If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking for a Driver to help ensure safe and effective transportation of service users to and from our Linlithgow Campus. You will help ensure that the individualised needs of those travelling on Donaldson’s transport are met, ensuring their dignity, protection and welfare are maintained at all times. We need someone with a calm and patient nature. While we will consider applications from all genders, due to the nature of the role it is likely that we will require to recruit a female for the position.
You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable.
What we offer?
- Term time working with split shifts
- Monday to Thursday – approximately 7am to 10am & 2:30pm to 5pm
- Friday – approximately 7am to 10am and 12pm to 2:30pm
- Ongoing professional development including accessing to training in BSL
- A meaningful opportunity to make a long-lasting difference to pupils who face significant barriers to education
- Benefits package including pension plan, life insurance cover, employee assistance programme with access to a dedicated GP line and a cashback plan for dental/optical/physiotherapy, amongst others.
The post is subject to Protected & Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children and adults. We will support you to apply for this.
Please review the full job description available here.
Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form available here.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.
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Marketing and Communications Officer – 6 months Fixed Term
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian (hybrid – office based at least 1 day per week)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,981 per annum, pro-rated
Are you experienced in creative writing to engage audiences across various platforms? Can you support the design, production and delivery of marketing and communications campaigns across different functions?
If yes, then we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking to appoint a full time Marketing and Communications Officer on a 6 month fixed term contract, starting 13 January 2026, ending 17 July 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to help drive societal change for neurodivergent people by developing and delivering internal and external communications that encourage understanding, promote excellent practice, and amplify neurodivergent voices.
You will achieve this by being a central part of a small, but ambitious, Marketing and Communications team, applying your strong experience in digital platforms, content creation, and passion for storytelling to raise the profile and showcase the impactful work of The Donaldson Trust to a variety of stakeholders.
You will have a relevant degree, or a Marketing/Communications specific qualification (or equivalent experience). If you happen to have a professional membership of CIM or CIPR then great!
You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable. You can read more about our values and attributes here.
Please review the full job description available here.
Closing date: Friday 28th November 2025
To apply, please fill in our application form available here.
If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.
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The Donaldson Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
