Peer Support Worker

PEER SUPPORT WORKER – (Mental Health Services)

Job Overview

Stepping Stones are currently recruiting for a full time Peer Support Worker.

Stepping Stones is a user led organisation with a remit to support people who experience common mental health problems and who reside in West Dunbartonshire. Stepping Stones is managed by an experienced team of staff with support from the Board of Directors and is mainly funded by the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The organisation has been providing services for nearly 35 years and has a range of supports available for people aged 16 years and older. Stepping Stones is dedicated to inclusivity and co-production, enabling its members to develop services that have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Vacancy is for a Peer Support Worker – Hours 35hrs per week – Salary£27,162.50

Job Description:

This post was co-produced in partnership between Stepping Stones and the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP) and is part of an extended network of mental health services across (WDHSCP). The successful candidate will be directly employed in Stepping Stones.

The Peer Support Worker role has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health problems. Through sharing learning from their own experience, and the experience of others, peer workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.

As an integral and highly valued member of the team, the Peer Support Worker will help people to regain control of their lives and develop their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote recovery, self-management and opportunities for improved health and wellbeing.

The Peer Support Worker will provide 1:1 support to identified patients and members of the CMHT and Stepping Stones. They will provide linkage to community based services and partner organisations. They will support health and third sector colleagues to work in a recovery focussed way and acting as recovery champions within the teams they work.

There is an expectation that the Peer Support Worker will be involved in the ongoing development of self-management groups, and Peer2Peer Training within the West Dunbartonshire area. The Peer Support Worker will offer supervision to peers (where the individuals are not supported by other existing staff members). There are also opportunities to support the other Stepping Stones groups, activities and members.

Initially based at our Clydebank office, this role requires flexibility and the successful candidate may be required to work irregular hours that includes evenings and occasional weekends. Our support services are offered across the West Dunbartonshire area.

Principle Tasks and Responsibilities:

To liaise with colleagues in CMHT and Stepping Stones

To support the development of plans that promote recovery

To participate in the delivery of recovery focussed supports to the client group

To support the development of peer opportunities for the client group

To support the development of self-help groups and Stepping Stones groups that promote self-management and recovery

To attend various organisational meetings concerned in the smooth running of the initiative

To develop and maintain strong links and networks with other organisations, both statutory and voluntary

To uphold the principles and values of the Peer Support Worker role and Stepping Stones

To participate in evaluation exercises and consultation events with the client group

To ensure confidentiality and data protection are maintained

To ensure databases and all records associated with members are kept up to date and in good order

To manage and update the waiting list for Peer Support on the database

To contribute to the planning, delivery and day-to-day operation of Stepping Stones services

To participate in the promotion of the peer service amongst the client group

To undertake appropriate training for the role

To deliver Peer2Peer training

To support Peers with supervision and guidance as appropriate

To carry out reviews or assessments on individuals identified for Peer support work

Person Specifications (Will be assessed at application and interview stages)

Essential Experience

Lived experience of mental health problems including knowledge of mental health

services and how they operate

Experience of being in a supportive, enabling role

Desirable Experience

Experience of the health and social care service either paid or as a volunteer

Experience of working with other agencies

Experience of networking

Experience of working in a team

Experience of delivering training

Experience of supporting neurodivergent people

Essential Qualification /Education /Training

A willingness to work towards a recognised Social Care qualification within an agreed timescale

A commitment to develop skills through continuous personal development

Desirable Qualification /Education /Training

Evidence of further training and development in social care

A recognised Social Carequalification e.g. HNC, SVQ Level II, III, RMN, Dip Social Work

Essential Skills, abilities and knowledge

A good general standard of education

Ability to support the client group make life changes

Ability to manage self and the stresses inherent in the workplace

Desirable Skills, abilities and knowledge

An understanding of current policy and legislation in relation to mental health and

wellbeing, e.g. The Scottish Government\’s Mental Health Strategy

Information and Technology skills

Knowledge of current initiatives and demonstrable practice around the recovery approach

Trauma Informed

Essential Personal Qualities

Approachable

A commitment to equity and diversity

Flexible in your approach to working with people

Organised

Collaborative

Must be a positive, enthusiastic, motivated individual

Desirable Personal Qualities

Creativity in your work

TO APPLY

Please review the full job description, and person specifications before submitting your application (cover letter and CV). You can find more information about Stepping Stones on our website and socials. You can gather an overview of who we are, our values, the impact our work has, and the role available:

If you are inspired but are looking for further information before applying then you can make an Informal enquiry, please do reach out by calling on the telephone

If applying please send a letter of interest, along with your CV (Optional) via:

Email

Or

Post: Stepping Stones, Ground Floor, Social Economy Centre, 63 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, G81 1BL

DEADLINE

Closing date Sunday 25th January 2026

Stepping Stones vacancies will be advertised in line with our equality, diversity and inclusion recruitment policies. Any successful applications will be contacted for an interview. Applications who are not shortlisted for interview will not receive feedback.

Thank you for your interest in wishing to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,162.50 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold, or do you have a willingness to work towards a recognised Social Care qualification within an agreed timescale?
• Do you have experience of being in a supportive, enabling role?
• Do you have the ability to be based in Clydebank Office during and commute across West Dunbartonshire?

Experience:

• mental health : 1 year (required)
• charity : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person