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:
Individual Counsellor
We are looking for Diploma-qualified Individual Counsellors to join our multi-skilled team. You must be registered with COSCA or BACP, and have excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for families and individuals.
A role at Avenue offers excellent opportunities for interesting work, with the possibility to engage in additional training (eg young person’s counselling or relationship counselling) for the right applicants..
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray
Hours: Negotiable, 15 - 30 hours per week.
Salary: £30,815 - £32,624 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 9am on Monday 28th November 2022
Individual Counsellor (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