Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodivergent young adults? This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! 👇
At The Donaldson Trust, we believe every neurodivergent young adult deserves the chance to thrive, discover their place in the world, and shape a future that works for them. Our Adults Services provide specialist, neurodiversity-informed support that empowers young adults to grow their independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll provide calm, attuned support that is responsive to each supported person’s sensory profile. You’ll have proven experience supporting adults with individualised needs and hold (or be willing to work towards) SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare.
If you’re professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable – and you have experience supporting adults with individualised needs – we’d love to hear from you.
🔗 To find out more and apply, click the link in our bio and go to `Work With Us`.
⏰ Applications close: Sunday 19th October
📣 Calling Passionate Leaders! Become a Charity Trustee & Make a Real Impact! 📣
Are you driven to create positive change? Do you want to use your skills and experience to guide an organisation in making a lasting impact? We`re seeking two professionals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of The Donaldson Trust!
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in either the Scottish Education or Health Sector, preferably with an understanding and a track record in commissioning services, or in Finance, Investment and Assurance, to complement our existing board.
Becoming a Trustee at the Donaldson Trust offers a unique opportunity to:
✅ make a meaningful impact
✅ contribute to strategy development
✅ further develop your governance and strategic leadership skills
✅ be part of bringing different perspectives together to enhance our work
✅ help influence systemic change and improve the lives of neurodivergent people.
These are voluntary, non-remunerated roles and require a commitment to attend four Board meetings per year in person and four Committee meetings per year, which take place remotely. All meetings are in the evenings, and there is one annual Strategy Day.
Ready to take on this rewarding challenge?
Learn more about the role and how to apply on our website – link in bio. 🔗
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"I’m unapologetically me now"
This is what Vibe is all about.
For neurodivergent young people aged 12–18 who are not currently in full-time mainstream education, Vibe offers tailored, person-centred support that focuses on reducing anxiety, building resilience, and improving self-esteem.
It’s about helping each young person understand their neurodivergence, recognise their strengths, and develop the confidence to be themselves – unapologetically! It’s about creating stability and a sense of belonging so they can form positive relationships and take steps towards their personal goals.
And the progress young people make at Vibe doesn’t just impact their lives – it can improve life for the whole family!
Learn more about Vibe on our website: http://bit.ly/3JV2Fux
Seeing a person`s skills and confidence grow is what our Treehouse service is all about.
Take Andrew, for example, who`s found a passion for gardening.
Andrew likes to be in a clean environment, and we`ve been able to use that to help him build skills and confidence. He`s gone from simply pulling out weeds to mastering his leaf blower – a task he finds calming and enjoyable.
This encourages independence in his daily life and shows the importance of using individual interests as a pathway to learning and personal growth.
The next step on his gardening journey is to take his garden waste to the compost heap and complete the full cycle.
This story highlights how our tailored support helps neurodivergent young adults find joy, independence, and purpose in their daily lives.
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The secret ingredient is Rhona! 👩🍳
This month, we`re celebrating 10 years of Rhona here at The Donaldson Trust – and the positive difference she makes every day.
As a Learning and Wellbeing Practitioner in Gate, Rhona plays an important role in supporting the young adults in our service – and her time in the kitchen is just one part of that. 🍽️
Whether she`s helping someone build confidence, develop new skills, or grow their independence, Rhona brings support and encouragement to everything she does. And yes – she also happens to be an excellent cook and baker!
A huge thank you to Rhona for all she has brought to the Trust over the last 10 years – and for every one of her brilliant bakes! 🧁
Is nourishing young minds your thing, but you want flexibility to lead your life? We’ve got the perfect role that fits.
We`re looking for a Supply Catering Assistant to join our purpose-driven team at The Donaldson Trust on an as-and-when-needed basis to cover busy periods and staff leave. 👩🍳
Based at our Linlithgow campus, your role will be to help provide high-quality food and a warm, welcoming environment for the neurodivergent children, young people, and adults we support. Every role here makes a difference.
Ready to help? Learn more and apply: https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/current-vacancies/
"SQA qualifications are gained for life"
But at Treehouse, the impact goes far beyond the qualification. 🏆
We support neurodivergent young adults to work towards SQA Level 1 and 2 qualifications that reflect their individual interests, strengths and needs – opening doors to greater independence, confidence and opportunity.
In this video, Learning and Wellbeing Practitioner Mark shares how tailored learning at Treehouse helps build essential life skills and unlock potential. ✅
In our calm, bespoke setting, Treehouse nurtures confidence and resilience through tailored support – creating a place where each individual can grow and achieve their goals.
🔗 To learn more, visit our website by clicking the link in our bio.
❗️ NATIONAL TEST ❗️
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system.
The test will be sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones and tablets across the UK. You will hear a loud siren-like sound, vibration, and a message will appear on the screen confirming that this is a test. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds. You will not need to take any further action.
Depending on your phone’s features, the alert will work with screen magnification and may read the message out for you having also overridden volume settings. The unique noise emitted by the phone should also be audible for those who use a hearing aid.
The Emergency Alerts system is an important tool for reaching the public in emergency situations.
However, if you need to turn off these alerts (including the test), visit: gov.uk/alerts/opting-out for step-by-step instructions.
🚨 About Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts will warn you via your mobile or tablet if there`s a life-threatening emergency nearby. Only the government and the emergency services are able to send them.
You’ll be able to check that an alert is genuine at: gov.uk/alerts
Emergency Alerts will be just one of the ways the government communicates with the public about emergency situations. So if you don’t have a mobile phone, don’t worry – you’ll still be made aware through the media and local emergency services.
