Working for Avenue is an opportunity to be part of a friendly, committed team. While we have a variety of skills, we work towards the same goals: to provide a rights-respecting, person-centred, effective service to families and individuals. We aim to strengthen relationships and increase wellbeing and resilience for everyone.
Avenue is an equal opportunities employer. We offer an ongoing programme of training and development opportunities to our team. Our team is made up of a mix of employed staff, freelance practitioners and volunteers, so are able to offer a range of opportunities. Where PVGs are required for a post, Avenue pays for all applications and scheme updates.
Please send your completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to with the JOB TITLE and RECRUITMENT in the subject line.
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We only accept fully completed Avenue Application Forms. CVs will not be accepted.
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We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:
Volunteer Trainee Family Mediators
We have several exciting volunteer opportunities to train to be a Family Mediator, with the intention that these positions will lead on to paid roles within Avenue on completion of the course.
The Certificate in Family Mediation (CFM) is a part-time course, delivered and accredited by Relationships Scotland, which must be completed within 2-3 years. Those who are successful in being chosen to undertake the Certificate in Family Mediation (CFM), will be required to undertake a minimum of 500 hours of student learning. This takes place through distance learning (195 hours), facilitated learning (85 hours) and Service Based Practice Learning through Avenue (220 hours). The CFM consists of two modules.
Avenue will support successful applicants through the training, providing free supervision and support from our team of experienced mediators. We will also pay the course fee, and cover travel and accommodation costs to attend the training days in Edinburgh (up to an agreed amount).
In return, we will expect successful applicants to commit to the course, work within specified practice standards, work independently and as a member of the Avenue team, and seek to complete the course within the agreed timescales.
Closing date: Thurs 29th September 2022 at 9:00am
Application Form - Volunteer Trainee Family Mediator.pdf
Trainee Family Mediator Job Description and Person Spec.pdf
Volunteer Trainee Mediator Job Advert.pdf
CFM 2022 Key Course Dates Module One-CFMA.pdf
CFM 2022 Cancellation Policy.pdf
Groupwork Practitioner
As Groupwork Practitioner, you will develop a new area of work that responds to community need, delivering early intervention and prevention groupwork to increase people’s ability to improve their relationships and wellbeing.
Applicants should have proven experience of developing and delivering groupwork in community settings, the ability to work to agreed timescales, manage their own workload, and establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally. They should also be willing and able to travel within Avenue’s area of delivery (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray).
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week - flexible.
Contract: Fixed term 6 months with the potential to become permanent.
Salary: £23,302 - £26,236 per annum, pro rata (dependant on experience).
Closing date: Weds 17th August 2022 at 9:00am
Groupwork Practitioner (Job Description and Person Spec).pdf
Relationship Counsellor
We are looking for a qualified Relationship Counsellor to join our therapeutic team.
You must be a registered member of COSCA or the BACP and hold a recognised Diploma in Relationship Counselling, or a recognised Diploma in Counselling with an additional qualification in Relationship Counselling.
We would welcome conversations with qualified Relationship Counsellors located within commuting distance of our Avenue base in Elgin. The role will be on a freelance basis and will involve a blended delivery of face-to-face and remote working (via Zoom and/or phone).
Location: Elgin
Closing date: Ongoing
Relationship Counsellor (Job Description and Person Spec).pdf
Children and Young Person Counsellor
We are looking for qualified Children and Young People Counsellors to join our therapeutic team.
You must be a registered member of COSCA or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold a recognised Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People, or a recognised Diploma in Counselling, with an additional (Level 9 or equivalent) qualification in counselling Children and Young People. A proven record of working with children and young people is also a must.
We would welcome conversations with qualified Children and Young People Counsellors located within commuting distance of our Avenue bases in Elgin and Aberdeen. The role will be on a freelance basis and will involve a blended delivery of face-to-face and remote working (via Zoom and/or phone).
Location: Elgin
Closing date: Ongoing
Children and Young People Counsellor (Job Description and Person Spec).pdf
A PVG membership will be required for these posts.
Trustee (Voluntary)
As Avenue continues to grow and to meet the increasing demand of our service, we are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board, providing leadership and direction for Avenue.
The Board’s role is to secure Avenue’s long-term sustainability, to oversee the legal, financial and operational management of Avenue, and to ensure it meets the charitable aims set out in its constitution. As a trustee, you will share formal responsibility for the charity and must act in its best interests, regardless of how you are elected or appointed.
We are particularly looking for Trustees with the following knowledge and expertise: Charity Governance; Safeguarding and Child Protection; Fundraising; Marketing and Promotion; Social Care and Health (in particular Mental Health).
For an informal conversation, please contact Avenue’s CEO, Sandra Marshall, on
Closing date: Ongoing
Avenue Trustee (Role Description).pdf