The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of the people we support and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Practice Development Practitioner passionate about Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

The Practice Development Practitioner is an enhanced practice development role within Enable’s Practice Development Team (PDT). The postholder works under the supervision of the Senior Practice Development Lead to support the delivery of PBS workstreams as set within the PDT Strategy. The role requires a particular focus on embedding PBS and person-centred approaches across Enable Cares services.

The Practice Development Practitioner will work collaboratively with people supported, families, teams, and external partners to improve quality of life outcomes and reduce unnecessary restrictions. They will contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and review of PBS and practice development interventions and support teams to embed systems, processes, and skills that sustain effective PBS practice. They will contribute to learning, coaching, and reflective practice to support continuous improvement and work flexibly across Scotland to meet service and organisational needs.

About You

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Graduate in recognised Positive Behaviour Support qualification at Certificate level or equivalent or be willing to work towards.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Knowledge of person-centred, outcomes-focused approaches for the people we support.
• Understanding of PBS and its application to improve the quality of life for the people we support.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate, National Care Standards, SSSC requirements, and relevant legislation and policy.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support the learning and development of others under supervision.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to implement and support change within teams.
• Ability to work reflectively and recognise when to escalate concerns.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Effective and adaptive communication skills.
• Basic data gathering and analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of information technology.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Experience

• Minimum of two years experience supporting people with learning disabilities in a social care setting.
• Experience supporting teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Experience contributing to assessment, planning, delivery, and review of care or support.
• Evidence of continued professional development, including PBS-related learning.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a PBS framework in a learning and development or practice development context.
• Experience supporting people with additional needs such as mental health needs, working in forensic services or acquired brain injury.
• Willingness to further develop within the role, including supporting student learning or supervision in the future.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment. Working as part of our Individual Placement Support (IPS) service across Dundee, you will work in partnership with NHS and Community Mental Health Teams to support individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions into fair and competitive employment in the open labour market.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

For further information please see our full job pack.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
• quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community - Tayside
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• Knowledge of the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model
• A full driving licence with access to your own vehicle

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Blue Light Card
• Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational delivery of building and facilities management services across a Scotland‑wide estate through effective collaboration and strong supply‑chain partnerships. Based at Eurocentral, the primary purpose of the role is to ensure that the built environment and internal spaces consistently support diverse social care services, aligning with organisational priorities, clear standards, robust governance, and high‑quality service delivery.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the postholder will assist, guide, and support managers to ensure that work environments actively promote staff wellbeing and deliver an outstanding, person‑centred care experience for the people we support.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Buildings and Facilities Manager with experience in a range of activities to ensure the Enable estate is adaptable, compliant, sustainable, and resilient across different regulatory contexts and operating environments. You will hold a relevant degree-level qualification (such as construction management, architecture, quantity surveying or a related built‑environment field), or equivalent professional experience in estate and facilities delivery.

About You

• Significant experience in estates or facilities management within a large, multi‑site organisation, ideally with diverse operational environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM requirements, statutory compliance obligations and estate operations.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, procurement activity, and complex supplier and contract arrangements.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop a support team within a large, complex organisational structure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, acting with credibility and confidence when working with external consultants, contractors and internal colleagues.
• A clear commitment to service excellence, sustainability and enabling high‑quality service delivery across the estate.
• Full UK driving licence required due to travel between sites.

This role will involve travel and remote working.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

For full details on Person Specification, please see attached job description.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card

Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.