We are looking for a highly motivated, solutions focused and enthusiastic Adult Services Lead who is passionate about innovation and making a difference.

The Donaldson Trust is the National Body for Neurodiversity. We pride ourselves on our person-centred approach and expertise, recognising the importance of tailored, flexible support services so we can truly meet the individual needs of neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

You will lead the operational management and further development of our Adult Services, ensuring best practice and highest standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance. Our Adult Services, registered with the Care Inspectorate, currently include Gate and Treehouse in Linlithgow, West Lothian.

Taking on the role of Registered Manager, you will lead teams of Wellbeing Practitioners to ensure trainees are supported to achieve their ambitions using a wellbeing framework and a programme of learning and skills development activities designed to meet individual needs.

You will have experience of managing registered services, monitoring and evaluating outcomes and impact, and strong approach to performance management and quality improvement. With strong communication, collaborative and influencing skills, you will have a track record of leading, managing and developing effective teams.

As a member of a multidisciplinary leadership team, you will also contribute to the strategic development of services and organisational growth to increase our support of neurodivergent people. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced service manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Are you a passionate about meeting individual needs? And are you, creative in your approach to helping young people to thrive? If you’re a driven individual with commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we have just the role for you.

We are on a journey to excellence with the purpose of promoting and encouraging children and young people with additional support needs to realise their potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational experienced Teacher who will be available on a Temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave, for approximately twelve months.

You will deliver quality education, planning and assessment to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, collegiate life of the school and Donaldson Trust. You will create a motivating learning environment and programmes of work which take account of individual pupil needs.

A strong understanding of safeguarding, and demonstrable interest in working with neurodivergent children and young people are essential.

The post is subject to GTCS registration and PVG Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children.

The post is based in our Linlithgow Campus.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Access to Industry Young People’s EdinMe Service. You will work in a trauma-informed way supporting young people aged 16-21, with complex health and social care issues, to progress towards education, training or employment. You will be part of a small team working one-to-one with young people, as well as developing and delivering structured group work.

Are you looking for a meaningful role with a public sector organisation which has a clear purpose, vision and values and which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives in Scotland?

Would you enjoy taking a leading role in developing and maintaining an organisation’s governance, finance and risk management systems?

Would you like to influence how a small and growing organisation governs itself?

Are you empathetic, respectful, committed to fairness, diversity, equality and inclusion and honest and transparent in your dealings with others? Would you like to join a team of like-minded people and work with an organisation that genuinely cares about the people that come into contact with it and about your welfare and wellbeing? If this is you, we’d love you to apply.

We are ambitious about the future and we are committed to being a great employer and really effective at what we do. We value people and we know that our work matters.

If you’re interested, please read on.

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is responsible for investigating complaints about the conduct of MSPs, Councillors and the board members of public bodies. We also oversee how people are appointed to the boards of public bodies.

As Governance and Finance Officer (GFO) you will assist the Head of Corporate Services and wider office in relation to the management of our governance and finance arrangements. This is a part-time post and the successful candidate will lead on the governance elements of the role. You will be supported by and provide cover for the other part-time GFO who leads on the financial elements. You will have a successful track record of supporting the financial activities of a relatively small office or organisation in line with established policies and procedures.

As Governance and Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures, including
• Processing and recording financial transactions
• Administering payroll and pension
• Annual budgeting
• Providing a range of regular and ad hoc management information.
• Maintaining our governance systems, including
• Preparation of our annual report and accounts and a range of other annual reports
• Supporting external and internal audit and our Advisory Audit Board
• Assisting with strategic and operational plans
• Maintaining our governance and risk management policies, procedures and registers
• You will have the opportunity to build this new role and make a real impact on how we operate.

The successful applicant will have a successful track record of supporting the financial activities of a relatively small office or organisation in line with established policies and procedures. They will have the ability to contribute to the effective governance of an office or organisation. They will also share our values which are that we act ethically and with kindness and empathy and we value people.