Work With Us.
Changing Pathways is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across South and South-West Essex. Our purpose is to bring an end to the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
Working with Changing Pathways means you will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has affected the lives of thousands of adults and children in Essex. Our staff are empathetic, non-judgemental and committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices.
Join Us. Grow with Us. Succeed with Us.
We are committed to operating within the legal framework of the Equality Act 2010. As our organisation qualifies for an exemption under Section 9 of the Act, we only recruit female candidates for this role. This exemption is applied lawfully and in accordance with the specific occupational requirements of our organisation.
Children and Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Safe accommodation)
Children and Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Practitioner – based in Basildon Refuge – Full time – £26,222.00
Closing date for applications – Wednesday 14th May 2025
CP application pack CYP Refuge DAP 2025
Job Application Form CYP Refuge DAP
Children and Young Persons Counsellor
Children and Young Persons Counsellor – Basildon – 15 hours per week – £12,852.04 per annum (FTE £32,130.09) paid monthly
Closing date for application – Friday 23rd May 2025
Minimum requirements
- BACP or other governing body membership number
- Employment history relevant to the role
- Qualifications
- Current clinical hours working with CYP
- Any voluntary experience relevant to the role.
** Must have a minimum of Level 3 qualification in child counselling skills or
Level 4 diploma in school-based child counselling or post graduate diploma in counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people in schools.
Alongside formal training, you’ll need practical experience working with children age 5yrs and above with a minimum of 150 hrs clinical experience, potentially through volunteering or a supervised placement.
CP application pack CYP Counsellor 2025
Job Application Form CYP counsellor
Children and Young Persons Domestic Violence Advocate (community)
Children and Young Persons Domestic Violence Advocate – Based in Basildon – Full time – £28,741.64
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
Job Application Form C&YP IDVA final
Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (community)
Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advisor – Harlow – Full time – £28,741.64
Closing date for application – Friday 30th May 2025
Job Application Form Duty IDVA final
Duty Domestic Abuse Practitioner (community)
Duty Domestic Abuse Practitioner – Basildon – Full time – £26,222.22
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
Cultural Specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (community)
Cultural Specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocate – Based in Harlow – Full time – £28,741.64
Closing date for application – Friday 30th May 2025
Court IDVA (community)
Court IDVA – Based in Basildon – Part time – £11,496.66
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
CP application pack Court IDVA
Job Application Form Court IDVA
Complex Needs Practitioner (community)
Complex Needs Practitioner – Based in Basildon – Full time – £28,7441.64
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
CP application pack Complex Needs Practitioner
Job Application Complex Needs Practitioner
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Safe Accommodation)
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Safe Accommodation) – Based in Thurrock – Full time – £26,222.22
Closing date for application – Wednesday 14th May 2025
CP application pack DAP Refuge
Children and Young Persons Practitioner (community)
Children and Young Persons Practitioner – Based in Basildon – Part time – £20,978.78
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
Must have direct experience with children ages 0-16yrs.
CP application pack CYP Practitioner
Job Application Form CYP Practitioner
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (community)
Domestic Abuse Practitioner – Based in Basildon – Full time – £26,222.00
Closing date for application – Thursday 8th May 2025
Job Application Form DAP final
Children and Young Persons Practitioner (safe accommodation)
Children and Young Persons Practitioner – Thurrock – Full time – £26,222.00
Closing date for application – Wednesday 21st May 2025
CP application pack CYP Practitioner – Thurrock
Job Application Form CYP Practitioner
Changing Pathways Trustee Vacancy - HR
Changing Pathways Trustee Vacancy – HR
Changing Pathways, an Essex based domestic abuse charity, is seeking a dedicated and committed new member of the Board of Trustees with HR knowledge; the role of Trustee is a voluntary role.
You will have a general background in HR strategy, maybe with experience of performance management, HR/employment law issues and of their implementation. Experience of corporate (or charity) governance, Learning & Development would be appreciated, but is not required. Qualifications in HR management or an associated field would be highly valued but are not a prerequisite.
If you are a feminist with proven contributions in public sector, private sector, commercial or charitable organisations we would love to hear from you.
Candidates must demonstrate strategic vision and governance skills and experience. As an ambassador for Changing Pathways, you will bring knowledge and experience, alliances and partnerships that will assist the organisation. You will be passionate about ensuring the diverse voices of survivors are heard, and will be faithful to the legacy of Changing Pathways as it seeks to grasp new challenges and opportunities in its future strategy.
You must demonstrate the highest personal and professional ethics and integrity, be a positive role model inspiring confidence and respect from your colleagues (Board members, staff, volunteers and supporters) and be demonstrably living Changing Pathways values.
Responsibilities include contribution to all matters relating to the Board of Trustees and ensuring that Changing Pathways is well governed in line with charitable regulation and best practice.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Sally at sally@changingpathways.org or call 01268 729709 Option 2
Applicants will be contacted by the Chair of the Trustee Board
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Organisational Info for Applicants
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