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 Learn

EPIC 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 research
• Co-produced with children, parents and teachers
• Grounded in respect for diverse perspectives and lived experience
• Focused on continuous learning and improvement

Your Responsibilities

Facilitate peer support for parents and carers

• Plan and deliver online peer support sessions (e.g. via Zoom/Eventbrite)
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and confidential space
• Guide discussions and encourage active participation
• Signpost participants to relevant services and resources
• Follow up sessions with key summaries

Moderate an online parent/carer community

• Manage a closed online discussion group (e.g. Facebook)
• Support engagement and positive interaction between members
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and community standards are upheld
• Respond to queries and signpost support
• Manage conflict sensitively and maintain a safe environment

Deliver a psychoeducational group for young people

• Co-design a 6-week online group with colleagues and young people
• Deliver engaging, neuro-affirmative sessions
• Support group dynamics and individual needs
• Monitor participation and gather feedback
• Adapt delivery in response to participant needs

Support programme delivery

• Coordinate session scheduling and bookings
• Maintain accurate records and monitoring data
• Contribute to evaluation and reporting
• Promote programme activities and workshops
• Work collaboratively with the wider team

Who we’re looking for

Essential

• Qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. youth work, psychology, education, counselling, social care)
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Understanding of the needs of neurodivergent young people and families
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Experience of evaluation and reporting
• Confident IT and digital skills

Desirable

• Experience in the charity or social enterprise sector
• Understanding of executive functioning and its impact
• Experience writing reports

Why join us?

• Flexible, home-based working
• Opportunity to shape a national programme
• Meaningful work supporting neurodivergent children, young people and families
• Collaborative and values-driven organisation