Peer Mentoring Training

Develop the practical skills, confidence, and understanding needed to provide meaningful peer support in community, justice, recovery, and reintegration settings.

Our Peer Mentoring Training programme equips participants with the tools to support others through challenge, change, and personal growth. Grounded in empathy, communication, and lived understanding, this course focuses on building safe, supportive, and professional mentoring relationships.

Interactive & practical learning
Trauma-informed approach
Suitable for organisations & individuals
Certificate provided
Available in-person or online

Building Confidence Through Connection

Peer mentoring can play a powerful role in helping individuals feel understood, supported, and motivated to move forward. People often respond more openly when speaking with someone who approaches them with empathy, understanding, and lived insight.

This course explores the role of peer mentoring in supporting positive change, recovery, reintegration, and personal development. Participants will learn how to build trust, communicate effectively, maintain healthy boundaries, and support others safely and professionally.

The training combines theory, discussion, practical exercises, and scenario-based learning to create an engaging and supportive learning experience.

Who Is This Training Suitable For?

This training is suitable for individuals, organisations, community groups, and services interested in developing effective peer support and mentoring skills.

Course Topics

Participants will explore a range of practical and reflective topics designed to strengthen mentoring skills and confidence.

Understanding the role of peer mentoring
Building trust and rapport
Communication and active listening
Understanding boundaries and confidentiality
Trauma-informed approaches
Managing difficult conversations
Motivation and behaviour change
Reflective practice and self-awareness
Supporting reintegration and recovery
Self-care and mentor wellbeing

Supporting Positive Change

Strong mentoring relationships can help individuals feel less isolated, more confident, and more engaged with support services and opportunities.

Peer mentoring can contribute to:

Increased confidence and motivation
Improved engagement
Reduced isolation
Greater accountability
Stronger personal development
Positive community outcomes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

Course Information

Duration

Flexible delivery options available

Delivery Options

In-person / Online / Hybrid

Group Training

Available for organisations and community groups

Certification

Certificate of Completion provided

Tailored Delivery

Training can be adapted to organisational needs

Delivered by Experienced Facilitators

CAP training is delivered by experienced facilitators with backgrounds in reintegration, recovery, community support, trauma-informed practice, and peer engagement.

Our training environment encourages participation, reflection, and practical learning while creating a safe and respectful space for discussion.

Participant Feedback

Real journeys showing impact of support and employment.

“I Thought I Could Do It Alone”