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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.
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Brighter Futures)
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Brighter Futures) – Full time – £26,222.22 – Thurrock
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026
We attach the relevant job pack and job application form and the following:
Job Application Form Brighter Futures DAP
Recruitment-of-Ex-Offenders-Policy
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Basildon/Epping - hybrid 2 days office /3 days home)
Domestic Abuse Practitioner community – Full time, hybrid 2 days office /3 days home – £26,222.22 – Basildon or Epping
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026
We attach the relevant job pack and job application form and the following:
CP application pack DAP 2026 Harlow
Children and Young Persons Counsellor
Children and Young Persons Counsellor – Part time (15hrs per week – Wednesdays & Thursdays) – £12,852.04 per annum (FTE £32,130.09) – Basildon
MUST have a level 4 diploma in counselling or equivalent as a minimum PLUS
- Accredited or registered member with the BACP, NCPS, or UKCP
- Recognised additional training in working therapeutically with children and young people eg level 5 certificate/diploma in CYP counselling or equivalent specialist training.
- Experience delivering one to one counselling to children and young people between the ages of 5 years to 17 years
- Enhanced DBS check
- Training in safeguarding children and young people.
- Experience of trauma, domestic abuse, sexual violence or adverse childhood experiences.
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
We attach the relevant job pack and job application form and the following:
CP application pack CYP Counsellor 2026
Job Application Form Children and Young Persons Counsellor
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Organisational Info for Applicants
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring that our information and resources are accessible to everyone. If you require materials in a larger font or Braille, please let us know, and we will provide these upon request.
To request accessible formats, please contact us at welcome@changingpathgways.org. We are happy to discuss any additional adjustments that may help support your needs.