Mindroom announces recruitment drive, to expand neurodiversity support across Scotland
Neurodiversity charity, Salvesen Mindroom Centre (Mindroom) is embarking on a major expansion, almost doubling its workforce and creating employment opportunities across Scotland.
The recruitment drive is aimed at helping more families navigate education, health, well-being and financial pressures by providing practical advice, emotional support and guidance.
Mindroom’s latest Impact Report reveals that the charity supported 2,172 children, young people and families in 2025, showing a 309 per cent increase in demand since 2020. It also received 1,801 new enquiries during the year.
The expansion follows news that Mindroom is one of 10 organisations sharing up to £20m through the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund for 2026–27.
The funding aims to help families access practical, financial and emotional support in their communities, with Mindroom extending services into seven new areas of Scotland.
The funding will help over 700 families directly with coaching and advocacy support. A further 640 will benefit from peer-support groups, training and volunteering opportunities.
The Impact Report also found that of the children and young people supported, 94 per cent said they felt happier, 92 per cent felt more confident and 90 per cent achieved goals agreed with their adviser. Among parents and carers, 92 per cent reported feeling more informed and confident.
Alan Thornburrow, Mindroom chief executive said: “Behind every enquiry is a child, young person or family who needs to be heard, understood and supported. Finding the right help can feel overwhelming when families are already navigating complex systems and pressures at home.
“This expansion gives us an opportunity to reach more families while working alongside the dedicated professionals and organisations already supporting them at the heart of their communities. We want to strengthen existing provision, help address gaps and build a more connected network so families can access the right help where and when they need it.
“To achieve this, we need people with the skills, experience and commitment to make a meaningful difference. These roles offer the chance to shape local services and help neurodivergent children and young people build confidence, understand their rights, participate in decisions and have their voices heard.”
Mindroom is recruiting a number of new family advisers. Available vacancies also include a team leader, money adviser and a group facilitator. Opportunities span Glasgow, Dundee, the Highlands & Islands, East Lothian, West Lothian, Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway, alongside national and regional leadership positions. The charity also provides training for schools, public services and businesses to promote greater understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion.
Alan added: “We are expanding at a time when charities face significant challenges, but the need for our work has never been more apparent. By bringing more skilled, committed people into Mindroom and working in partnership with others, we can help make support more immediate and accessible for families across Scotland.”
Pictured: Alan Thornburrow, chief executive of Mindroom
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