Facilitator

EPIC Think Learn CIC is looking for a skilled and compassionate Facilitator to support the delivery of a national programme for parents/carers and teachers of neurodivergent children.Funded by the Scottish Government, this programme will provide funded places for approx 2,000 participants across 2025–26. You will play a key role in creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces that support learning, peer connection and wellbeing.This is a varied and rewarding role combining online facilitation, community moderation, and programme development.About EPIC Think LearnEPIC Think Learn is a social enterprise and University of Edinburgh spin-out focused on improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people.Our work is:Evidence-based and responsive to emerging researchCo-produced with children, parents and teachersGrounded in respect for diverse perspectives and lived experienceFocused on continuous learning and improvementYour ResponsibilitiesFacilitate peer support for parents and carersPlan and deliver online peer support sessions (e.g. via Zoom/Eventbrite)Create a welcoming, inclusive and confidential spaceGuide discussions and encourage active participationSignpost participants to relevant services and resourcesFollow up sessions with key summariesModerate an online parent/carer communityManage a closed online discussion group (e.g. Facebook)Support engagement and positive interaction between membersEnsure safeguarding, confidentiality and community standards are upheldRespond to queries and signpost supportManage conflict sensitively and maintain a safe environmentDeliver a psychoeducational group for young peopleCo-design a 6-week online group with colleagues and young peopleDeliver engaging, neuro-affirmative sessionsSupport group dynamics and individual needsMonitor participation and gather feedbackAdapt delivery in response to participant needsSupport programme deliveryCoordinate session scheduling and bookingsMaintain accurate records and monitoring dataContribute to evaluation and reportingPromote programme activities and workshopsWork collaboratively with the wider teamWho we’re looking forEssentialQualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. youth work, psychology, education, counselling, social care)Experience of facilitating groupsUnderstanding of the needs of neurodivergent young people and familiesStrong communication and organisational skillsAbility to manage a varied workload independentlyExperience of evaluation and reportingConfident IT and digital skillsDesirableExperience in the charity or social enterprise sectorUnderstanding of executive functioning and its impactExperience writing reportsWhy join us?Flexible, home-based workingOpportunity to shape a national programmeMeaningful work supporting neurodivergent children, young people and familiesCollaborative and values-driven organisation