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Scienceabode; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Practice Development Facilitator in Edinburgh. This full-time permanent role involves training and supporting teams to enhance their skills in person-centred practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching abilities and have experience in building team capacity to work autonomously. The position offers a salary of £38,064 and a generous benefits package, aiming to help individuals and communities achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teams to work autonomously.
• Skilled in coaching approaches for team development.
• Ability to design person-centred support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support for support planning and quality improvement.
• Model person-centred behaviours in daily practices.
• Support teams to embed effective support practices.

Skills

Question-driven coaching

Person-centred support strategies

Team building

Job description

Practice Development Facilitator (Social Care Manager)

Location: Thistle Foundation, 13 Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

Salary: £38,064 Per Annum (FTE) plus generous benefits package.

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Specific Hours: 39
Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Thistle’s teams support individuals, families, and communities to maximise their potential and achieve the best possible quality of life.

Successful candidates will provide training and support for teams to learn how to use the tools, processes, and procedures required to do their job including: support planning, quality improvement, activity planning, and recruitment. You will model work practices consistent with a common set of person‑centred behaviours and work with teams to develop and embed effective person‑centred support practices. Alongside a team coach you will support teams to work autonomously and make decisions within a clear framework of accountability. You will be skilled in question‑driven coaching approaches, designing person‑centred support strategies and have experience of supporting teams to build capacity to work autonomously.

The work you do to support teams will result in the people we support achieving the things that matter most to them in their lives.

Key Dates

• Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 5th January 2026.


• The 1st stage of the recruitment process will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.


• The 2nd stage will take place week commencing 26th January 2026.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced PVG check.