Advertised from 2 July 2026

Role

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

Application notes

Please send your CV and a covering letter demonstrating your suitability for the role to:

hello@epicthinklearn.com

Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026 with a potential interview date of 20th July. The successful person will need to be UK based as we are not in position to sponsor applicants at this time.

Equality and safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are neurodivergent, disabled, or from minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

This role requires a commitment to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG check.

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