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.
Recruitment Process
Please send your completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to AvenueHR with the JOB TITLE and RECRUITMENT in the subject line.
Download our Application form.
Download our Equal Opportunities form.
Download our Avenue Overview pdf.
We will only accept completed Avenue application forms. CVs will not be accepted.
If you have any queries, please email AvenueHR.
Current Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies;
Family Support Worker
Avenue have an exciting opportunity to work within our Family Time Team (previously known as Child Contact), providing child-focused holistic support for families to help them to break down barriers to family progression and wellbeing.
We are looking for an individual who has experience of working with children and/or families, or have a counselling/mediation background, or devised and delivered group learning activities in previous roles.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the rights of children, and to the provision of trauma-informed asset-based interventions. A full package of training and support will be offered.
PVG: New applications or scheme record updates will be paid for by Avenue.
Location: Aberdeen and Peterhead (to work in both locations)
Hours: 18-22 will include weekend working on a rota basis.
Salary: £26,710.95 per annum (pro-rata)
To apply, please email a completed application form to AvenueHR, titling your email “Family Support Worker”.
We only accept completed application forms; CVs will not be accepted
▪ Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th April, 2023 at 9:00am
▪ Interviews will be held w/c 1st May, 2023
Family Support Worker Person Spec and Job Description
We are thrilled to have received funding for a new 3-year project delivering creative engagements to young people (aged 10 to 25) that will enable them to explore positive frameworks for relationships in their personal lives. As part of this we are recruiting a Creative Practitioner – Project Lead and 2 x Creative Practitioners. You can download the project overview here Avenue and project overview pdf .
Creative Practitioner – Project Lead
We are looking for a Creative Practitioner – Project Lead to take responsibility for taking this project forward. You will be a creative practitioner with an understanding of therapy- and trauma- informed delivery, experience of working with groups and individuals, and experience of project development and leadership.
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Negotiable. 22 – 30 hours per week.
Salary: £31,408 – £33,294 per annum, pro rata
To apply, please email a completed application form to AvenueHR, titling your email “Creative Practitioner – Project Lead”.
We only accept completed application forms; CVs will not be accepted
▪ Closing date for applications is Monday 10th April, 2023 at 9:00am
▪ Interviews will be held w/c 17th April, 2023
Creative Practitioner – Project Lead Person spec and Job Description
Creative Practitioner x 2
We are looking for Creative Practitioners with an understanding of therapy- and trauma- informed delivery, and experience of working with groups and individuals to take this exciting project forward.
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Negotiable. 15 – 25 hours per week.
Salary: £25,143 – £26,711 per annum, pro rata
To apply, please email a completed application form to AvenueHR, titling your email “Creative Practitioner”.
We only accept completed application forms; CVs will not be accepted
▪ Closing date for applications is Monday 10th April, 2023 at 9:00am
▪ Interviews will be held w/c 17th April, 2023
Creative Practitioner – Person spec and Job Description
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, via our Aberdeen office.
Closing date: Ongoing
Avenue Trustee (Role Description)