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Wellbeing Practitioners, Adults

  • Full time or Part time
  • £24,189
  • On site: Linlithgow
  • Closing 19th October 2025


  • Advertised from 17th September 2025
  • Up to 32.5 hours per week

Role

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 both Permanent and Bank staff on a Full time and 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 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with our full time maximum working week of 32.5 hours. Looking for shorter days with part time hours? We have those opportunities too! We welcome applications from those who are available to work between the hours of 11am and 3pm. Just let us know what you are looking for when you apply.

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

Please review the full job description available below.

Application notes

Closing date: Sunday 19 October 2025

To apply, please fill in our application form available here, and please state what your working hours availability is.

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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