Current Vacancies

Adult Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian

Hours: Permanent, Full-time role, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary: FTE £25,276 per annum (£14.96 per hour equivalent)

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 a permanent, full-time Wellbeing Practitioner.

We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window and may close the vacancy early.

Our core service operating hours are 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with our full-time maximum working week of 32.5 hours.

You will have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs and if you have an SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare that’s a bonus!

You will provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported person’s sensory profile and be confident in working one to one with each person we support. You will also support with personal and intimate care needs and 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, then that is a bonus!

What we offer?

An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment

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 leave allocation

No weekend or evening working

Please review the full job description available here.

Closing date: Sunday 29th November

Please Note – given the nature of this role, we are keen to recruit as soon as possible, therefore please apply early, as we will hold interviews throughout the application window and may bring the closing date forward.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential to undertake this role.

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.