Springboard Careers

PEER MENTOR POST(S)

PEER MENTOR POST(S) POST AVAILABLE WITH SPRINGBOARD

For the last 30+ years Springboard has successfully designed and delivered programmes for young people to support their development.  We are now looking for Peer Mentor(s) (part time) to work on our PEACEPLUS funded JOURNEYS programme. JOURNEYS is a project supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

The role will work with people aged 16-24 years, facing disadvantage, and support them to engage positively with others from a different background and increase personal, civic and employability skills.

Key criteria include

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field
• Experience of supporting young people aged 16-24
• Previous participant or volunteer on a programme which involved good relations, personal development, citizenship or employability

Full details of the post can be found in the Information Pack. To apply please complete Application Pack, which includes monitoring form and email Springboard on recruitment@springboard-opps.org

We can offer you

• competitive salary at £24,784 per annum, pro rata
• 3% pension contribution
• fixed term contract 2026-2027
• childcare vouchers scheme
• 37 days holiday entitlement per year including statutory days, pro-rata
• half day per week release for approved training
• wellbeing and development days
• an enjoyable workplace.
• Springboard is an Equal Opportunities Employer

To apply please complete Application Pack, which includes monitoring form and email Springboard on recruitment@springboard-opps.org

Application deadline is Monday 7th September 2026

Casual Workers

On occasion Springboard requires temporary cover for programme delivery. The Casual Worker role involves working with young people aged 16-24 years old, both on a one to one basis and within a group setting to provide support. Recruiting, networking and carrying out administrative tasks may also be responsibilities. The period of employment can vary from a few days to a maximum of 6 months and candidate names will remain on the Casual Worker register for a 12-month period. The successful candidates will have a relevant recognised Level II or above qualification and experience of working with or supporting young people.