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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Outdoor Therapists (Veterans)
Venture Trust
Part time
Remote: operating in greater Glasgow area
£29,600
18.75 hours per week, 0.5FTE, fixed term
Closing 11 May 2026
Advertised from 14 April 2026

Role

Venture Trust is seeking two part‑time Outdoor Therapists (18.75 hours per week) to deliver therapeutic outdoor programmes across the Greater Glasgow area. One role will be a 2‑year fixed‑term contract, while the second role will be a 1‑year fixed‑term contract.

Both of these roles involve working with veterans experiencing complex life circumstances, including trauma, transition, and mental health challenges. You will deliver Outdoor Therapy to help clients move forward in meaningful ways, primarily in urban greenspaces and occasionally online through individual therapeutic sessions focused on reflection and exploration.

Our Outdoor Therapists:

  • are counsellors/therapists registered with an appropriate professional body and able to work thoughtfully and ethically with a client group that may present with complex clinical needs
  • can work individually to meet the specific needs of clients while maintaining high professional standards
  • have personal or professional experience of outdoor environments and can articulate the therapeutic rationale for working in natural environments
  • are able to work reflectively and effectively within a team and are committed to the aims of the service and the organisation

Ideal Candidates will have:

  • training and/or experience of working with complex trauma presentations
  • experience of, or a strong interest in, delivering therapeutic work in outdoor environments

For more information on this vacancy, please refer to the job description.

Please note that we are open to applications from recent graduates who are keen to learn.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 28 days per year plus bank holidays and three additional days during our shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, flexible and hybrid working, an employee benefits package, and a joint contributory pension scheme. We also offer a great working culture that embraces our core values of care, trust, belonging, and courage in all we do.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Application notes

To apply, please complete and submit the application form via our job board.

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026 at 5pm. 

Interviews: Monday 18th May 2026 at our Stirling Office.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy or about how to apply, please email us at hrteam@venturetrust.org.uk

Venture Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and follows an equal opportunities policy.

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