Outdoor Therapists (Veterans)

at Venture Trust
Published 6th May 2026
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Type Contract/short-term  

Description

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 role, 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 the following benefits: generous annual leave (28 days plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown period), flexible and hybrid working, a workplace-pension scheme, an employee benefits package, and a supportive, values‑led working culture.

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.

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 [email protected].

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

We are particularly keen to hear from members of the Explorers Connect community so please mention Explorers Connect in your application.