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Stepping Stones is a user led organisation who support people who experience common mental health problems and live in West Dunbartonshire. Stepping Stones is managed by an experienced team of staff with support from the Board of Directors. We are mainly funded by the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Our 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.

Volunteer Co-ordinator – Part Time

Hours 16hrs per week – Salary£30,750 pro-rata (Please note the annual salary for 16hrs is approx. £14k

This is an exciting role for a Volunteer Coordinator to join an established and dedicated staff team to provide various opportunities that empower individuals to make a difference in their community and support them to build confidence, skills and pathways for their future. As the Volunteer Coordinator at Stepping Stones you would lead on our new volunteering programme; shaping our volunteer strategy, roles and model, working on recruitment, training, and support of volunteers across our services, events and projects. You will manage enquiries, build relationships, promote opportunities, supervise and provide guidance, promote training, celebrate achievements and ensure best practice and adherence of relevant policy and procedures throughout volunteering journeys. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, rotas, and evaluations on our CRM database. You will support our Placement Educators who manage Trainees and Volunteer Counsellors in support of our service provision. At present, Stepping Stones have voluntary roles for individuals to support Group Activities, Counselling, Therapies, Awareness raising and Fundraising.

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with colleagues to identify “next steps” pathways for our members, peers and supporters that promote good mental health, wellbeing and recovery. There is an expectation that this role will help to build relationships between services, educators and younger people. Initially based at our Clydebank office, the role requires flexibility and you will be required to work irregular hours which may include evenings and occasional weekends. Our support services are offered across the West Dunbartonshire area. This post is ideal for a creative person with volunteer management experience, and a background in the third sector or health and social care, we also welcome those with lived experience or a background in mental health. If you are passionate about people and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on this vacancy: Job Description

How to apply for this Volunteer Co-ordinator Post

Apply by sending an email, containing a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4 paper using 12 point font) and cover letter to: admin@stepstones.org.uk Subject heading should contain post applied for.

Closing date Sunday 1st February 2026

Peer Support Worker – Full Time

Hours 35hrs per week – Salary£27,162.50

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.

For more information on this vacancy: Job Description

How to apply for this Peer Support Worker Post

Apply by sending an email containing a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4 paper using 12 point font) and cover letter to: admin@stepstones.org.uk Subject heading should contain post applied for.

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Board Recruitment – Volunteer

Being a Trustee can offer a rewarding personal and professional development experience. It is a wonderful opportunity to use your skills and experience to help shape the organisation, support people, and contribute to our strategies. We currently have one vacant position on our Board.

We are particularly interested in welcoming those from a relevant charity or mental health background, young people or those with skills in IT onto our Board to help us with fresh perspectives and energy into our planning. No previous Board experience is necessary, as training is provided.

If you are interested in this new opportunity, please contact @ admin@stepstones.org.uk

Trainee Counsellors

At Stepping Stones, our counselling is provided by professional, trainee and volunteer counsellors. All of our counsellors can enjoy working as part of our team, in a busy service. As we have been operating for nearly 35 years, we are well established in our local community. At Stepping Stones, we aim to facilitate learning and growth. We also offer support and encourage positive outcomes for all of our members, as well as all of our team

We have a good working relationship with several counselling qualification providers. We take trainees from the courses below:

  • Centre of Therapy (Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork),
  • Persona Counselling (Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Psychological Wellbeing, Counselling and Psychotherapy),
  • University of Strathclyde (MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy),
  • Glasgow Caledonian University (D.Psych in Counselling Psychology).
  • ACT Therapy Training.

How to apply for Trainee or Volunteer Counselling Post

Trainees and/or volunteer counsellors should apply by sending an email containing a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4 paper using 12 point font) and cover letter to our Placement Educators as listed below.

CBT based trainees, or volunteers contact Coliosa Boyle – Services Manager @ coliosa.boyle@stepstones.org.uk

PCC trainees, or volunteers contact Danai Batziou – Counselling Supervisor @ danai.batziou@stepstones.org.uk

Volunteer Counsellors

We request that volunteer counsellors who are applying for a post in Stepping Stones are fully qualified. You may decide to volunteer with us because it would allow you to continue to develop your counselling experience or maybe even work towards accreditation. While you are in this post, you will be reimbursed for any related costs such as travelling and supervision.

Fundraising Volunteer

We have a small but mighty group of volunteers who support our income generation, they support events and fundraising efforts throughout the year. Volunteering as a Fundraiser can provide fantastic social opportunities, work experience and skills development in events, project management, finance, administration, communications and marketing. The hours of the role are flexible and can suit
workers, students, retirees and people hoping to find paid employment.

For more information on volunteering contact @ admin@stepstones.org.uk