Relief Peer Support Worker

Centred; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive charitable organization in Inverness seeks a Relief Peer Support Worker to co-facilitate learning and provide vital support to individuals on their recovery journey. This role offers a chance to make a genuine impact in the community by helping others build confidence and life skills. The ideal candidate will have lived experience and administrative skills. This position provides flexible working hours and is grounded in an inclusive environment, aiming for a meaningful career in mental health support.

Benefits

32 days’ paid holiday a year (pro-rata)

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Social events

Qualifications

• Ability to use lived experience to connect with and support students.
• Ability to encourage and support students to engage with courses and college activities.
• Completion of or willingness to undertake Peer Support Training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals who use the Discovery College Lounge.
• Co-delivering courses alongside community members.
• Maintaining a welcoming and safe space.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

IT proficiency

Ability to connect through lived experience

Job description

*Please note we cannot provide sponsorship at this time

*Please note we do not accept CV’s

LOCATION: The Discovery College, Inverness

SALARY: Starting at £12.60 per hour.

JOB TYPE: Relief

*Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well-being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Our Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

JOB SUMMARY

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity for Relief Peer Support Worker roles within our Discovery College in Inverness. If you have lived experience and a passion for supporting others, this role allows you to co-facilitate learning, provide peer support, and help individuals build confidence and life skills in a safe and inclusive space.

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference while developing your own skills and experience in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals who use the Discovery College Lounge within the Peer Support Framework.
• Co-delivering courses alongside community members and past and present students of the college.
• Helping maintain a welcoming and safe space by making refreshments and keeping the lounge tidy.
• Collecting and distributing evaluation forms as required.
• Promoting and communicating Discovery College activities to ensure accessibility for clients and the general public.
• Assisting with service delivery across connection, learning, education, training, and employment services.
• Working closely with colleagues, managers, and external organisations to support individuals in the Discovery College space.
• Upholding co-production, harm reduction, and peer support values in all aspects of work.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety best practices and Centred Scotland’s policies and procedures.
• Providing cover for other members of the Peer Support team and offering direct service delivery as needed.
• Undertaking additional duties as required in line with the role’s responsibilities.

WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE?

This position is ideal for someone with lived experience who is passionate about supporting others on their recovery and learning journey. As a Peer Support Worker at Discovery College, you will:

• Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals build confidence, life skills, and connections.
• Develop your own skills in peer support, course facilitation, and mental health recovery.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where co-production and lived experience are at the heart of everything we do.
• Gain valuable experience in education, mental health, and community work—opening pathways for career progression.
• Work flexibly in a role that fits around your life and commitments.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to use lived experience to connect with and support students.
• Ability to encourage and support students to engage with courses and college activities.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
• IT proficiency, including the use of reports, email, intranet, and internet.
• Completion of or willingness to undertake Peer Support Training.
• Commitment to valuing diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusive practices.
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

WHAT’S ON OFFER

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Relaxed dress code and town centre office space with free drinks and snacks
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year (pro-rata), increasing up to 35 days
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Great social events including Christmas Party & Summer Events
• The chance to make a real difference in your community
• PVG paid for by employer

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job – we offer a career.

Join our sector-leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and successful candidates will undergo a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible requirement process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend an interview, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] who will be able to help you.

Centred is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We welcome applications from all and are committed to ensuring fairness, dignity and respect for all.