- Advertised from 11th May 2026
- Remuneration: The position is unpaid, travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Role
To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Services, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Services and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.
Specific Duties:
Leadership and Strategic Direction
- To ensure St Joseph’s Services strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive and senior staff
- To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework
- To consider the organisation as a whole and the people we support in all discussion of planning, strategic direction and activity
- To work collaboratively with the Board of Advisors ensuring inclusion and representation of the people we support in our strategic direction
- To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable services.
Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives
- To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people we support, staff and the organisation.
Safeguarding Ethos and Values
- Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.
Ensuring Best Practice
- To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed
- To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, the wider staff team and the people we support.
- To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
- To ensure St Joseph’s Services complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Companies House, The Care Inspectorate (SCWIS), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
- To monitor Health and Safety compliance and ensure staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.
Commitment:
Four Trustee meetings are held annually plus one development day. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees. An average time commitment of one day per month is expected.
Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Services Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian.
Person Specification:
- A commitment to support services to Adults with a Learning Disability
- A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Services
- Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
- Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
- Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
- Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
- Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Services
- Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Services
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.
About us
Established in 1924, we provide high quality person-centred care and support services to adults with learning disabilities in a variety of locations in Midlothian and Edinburgh. The flexibility we offer means people have individualised care and support plans which are tailored around their current lifestyle. Our large and experienced organisation is set up in models of ‘Circles of Best Practice’ to ensure that all we do focuses on connection, friendship, inclusion and belonging.
Application notes
Application Deadline: 4th of June 2026, 17:00
Submit your CV: recruitment@stjosephsservice.co.uk
For an informal conversation on the role please contact our CEO: Rob Jahoda on 0131 440 7200.
For more information please visit our website: stjosephsservices.co.uk
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Practice Development Leader (Job Share)
- Part time
- £43,515 – £48,350 pro-rata
- On site: Rosewell Midlothian
- Closing 13th May 2026
Enjoy the flexibility of job sharing whilst having a pivotal role within St Joseph’s Senior Leadership Team.
Can you make a difference in an organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities?
This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.
Essentials:
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Work at all times within the values of St Joseph’s Services and act in ways that create a healthy and respectful environment for all.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams to provide high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
- Flexibility to take on a variety of working-hours: On-call, sleepover, extra-curricular activities.
Trustee Board Members Wanted
Improving Lives is looking for new Trustees to join our Board.
We support people affected by disability, long-term conditions, and social isolation. We work with local communities to improve access to services, activities, and opportunities.
We want Trustees who care about fairness, inclusion, and strong community services.
About the role
Trustees help guide the charity and protect its future. You will:
• Help set the charity’s direction and priorities
• Oversee finances, governance, and risk
• Support and challenge senior staff
• Make sure we meet legal and regulatory duties
• Represent the values of the organisation
• Attend board meetings and occasional events
Meetings usually take place in Clydebank. Some remote attendance is possible.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences.
We are especially interested in people with skills in:
• Finance or accounting
• Law or governance
• HR or people management
• Fundraising or grants
• Marketing or digital
• Community work or social care
• Lived experience of disability
No previous board experience is required. Induction and ongoing support are provided.
Time commitment
• At least 1 meeting every 4 to 6 weeks
• Occasional extra meetings or events
• Preparation time before meetings
This role is voluntary. Reasonable expenses are covered.
What you will gain
• Experience in charity governance
• Training and development
• A chance to influence local services
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A supportive and committed board team
Support Workers & Relief Support Workers
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 3rd October 2026
We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.
No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.
We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.
Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.
Relief/Casual pay rate- £12.75 per hour.
Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.
Benefits include
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Regular paid supervision sessions
- Regular paid training and development opportunities
- Daytime Monday to Friday working
- Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app
Wellbeing Practitioners, Adults
- Part time
- £25,276 pro-rata
- On site: Linlithgow
- Closing 18th May 2026
Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting the independence and positive wellbeing of others? Are you looking for part time hours?
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, on a permanent, part time basis. We currently have 2 positions available on the following hours:
WP13 - Thursdays and Fridays: 9am to 4pm
WP9 - Tuesday to Thursday: 11.30am to 2.30pm
We know how important a good work–life balance is, so our hours are designed to give you plenty of time back for yourself. Our Adult Services work within our core hours, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with no shift work, no on‑call, and no weekends. It’s a simple, steady schedule that lets you enjoy your evenings and keep your weekends completely free.
Simply let us know which of the roles you are looking for when you apply (WP13 or WP9).
We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window.
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
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