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Equity, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do at 42nd Street and it is essential that our workforce represents the populations of young people we support. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as being from communities of need, identity and with lived experience.
Current Posts
Pay: NJC Pts. 18–19 £31,537–£32,061 (pro rata)
Job Description:
Here at 42nd Street, we believe that young people’s voices, experiences and expertise are central to creating meaningful mental health support. Our teams work alongside young people to deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and accessible services that promote wellbeing, participation and positive change.
42nd Street offers creative, young person-centred and rights-based approaches, supporting young people across Greater Manchester through a range of therapeutic, community and social action opportunities.
We are recruiting for a:
Service User Consultant – TC42 (Youth, Projects & Social Action)
About the role:
The Service User Consultant will work as part of the TC42 Team, supporting the delivery of group-based therapeutic support for young people aged 18–25 years who are experiencing stress, emotional distress or mental health difficulties.
Working alongside Lived Experience Practitioners and Mental Health Practitioners, the post holder will bring their lived experience expertise into the service, helping to facilitate sessions, support young people and contribute to the development of the group.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the delivery of weekly TC42 therapy sessions.
- Sharing lived experience knowledge and expertise to support young people.
- Developing positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Supporting accurate case recording and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Contributing to creative and participatory sessions internally and externally to raise awareness, share learning and increase access to mental health support.
The role is based at our Manchester headquarters, with occasional community-based work across Greater Manchester depending on the needs and accessibility requirements of the service.
Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
Location: Manchester office base and community-based work across Greater Manchester.
This role could be for you if you are:
- Passionate about using lived experience to support and connect with young people.
- Interested in young people’s participation, voices and involvement in shaping services.
- Able to build positive relationships and create safe, inclusive spaces.
- Committed to supporting young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Interested in contributing to creative group work, projects and social action opportunities.
Apply if you can offer:
- Relevant lived experience of being in a Therapeutic Community and the ability to reflect on how this informs your approach.
- A commitment to young people’s voices, experiences and expertise.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience of supporting young people in a respectful and person-centred way.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people and colleagues.
- Ability to support the planning and delivery of group activities and projects.
We Offer:
- People-focused leaders, supportive line managers and a strong 42nd Street culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion and continual learning.
- Annual personal training budget to support continued professional development, following successful completion of probation.
- 42nd Street is a Real Living Wage Foundation accredited employer.
- A varied working environment with opportunities for both office-based and community-based work.
- Hybrid working arrangements where appropriate to the needs of the service.
- 27 days’ annual leave and x8 bank holidays per year (pro rata), rising to 30 days’ annual leave after 5 years’ service.
- Pension Scheme – 3% employer contributions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Internal training calendar with modules identified by staff.
- x4 paid team wellbeing afternoons per year to use as you wish.
How to Apply:
We look forward to receiving your application. To ensure we offer an equal recruitment experience for all, we do not accept C.V. applications. Please read the job description here and send your applications to: recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk.
To apply for this role, please complete the following forms:
- Job Application Form – Click here to download
- Equality & Diversity (EDI) Monitoring Form – Click here to download
If you have access needs that require additional support during the application process, please let us know and we will discuss how we can best support you.
Applications open: Friday 31st July 2026
Applications close: Thursday 13th August 2026 at 5:00pm
For more information or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
📩 Chris Holden
Chris.holden@42ndstreet.org.uk
We are excited that you are considering a placement with 42nd Street. Below is our timeline and what you can expect throughout the recruitment process.
Recruitment Timeline
Application Window: April – September 2026
Applications for placements will be accepted during this period only.
Shortlisting Period: October 2026
Our panel will review all submitted applications in October. Due to the high volume of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews: October 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with members of our clinical and support teams. Interview details, including format and accessibility information, will be provided in advance.
How to Apply
We look forward to receiving your application. To ensure an equal and fair recruitment process for all candidates, we do not accept CVs. Please complete the official application form provided below.
Download the Application Form here
Once completed, please email your application form to:
recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk
Additional Information
- Accessibility: If you require the application form in an alternative format, or need adjustments during any part of the process, please contact us at recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk.
- Response Times: All applicants will be notified of the outcome following the shortlisting and interview stages.
- Data Protection: Your information will be processed in line with our privacy policy.
All posts
We cannot accept CV's or any applications submitted after the closing date and time.
Unfortunately, interviews dates cannot be changed. Please ensure you are available if shortlisted. Interviews are primarily face to face at our Ancoats base, however we can accommodate video-conference interviews where required.
We reserve the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive a high volume of applications. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications that do not meet the person spec points will not be shortlisted.
There is potential for contracts to be extended beyond fixed term, subject to funding / service needs.
If you have access needs that require additional support to make an application, please let us know and we can discuss best how to support you during the application process.
How To Apply
We look forward to receiving your application. To ensure we offer an equal recruitment experience for all, we do not accept C.V. applications. Please use the application process as directed provided on our website.
To apply please send your application to recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk.
Please return the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Form. These forms will be separated upon receipt and the Equality & Diversity Form will not be seen by the recruitment panel.
If you require adjustments or have access needs, please include details at application stage so we are able to make arrangements. All disabled candidates will be interviewed. Please tell us this at application stage. Please download and read our policy and guidance documents.
If you require any documents in an alternative format, you can contact us: recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk. Please note, we do not accept CVs.
- Application Form (all posts)
- Equality and Diversity Candidate Form
- Cover Letter
- 42nd Street Recruitment Privacy Notice 2021
- Terms and Conditions
- Guidance on completing your application
Our Employee Benefits Package
- 42nd Street is a Real Living Wage employer
- Most roles offer hybrid working in a way that fits the needs of the service
- 27 days’ annual leave and 8 bank holidays per year (pro rata), rising to 30 days’ annual leave after 5 years’ service
- Pensions Scheme - 3% employer contributions
- Bike To Work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Annual personal training budget on successful completion of your probationary period
- Internal training calendar with modules identified by staff
- Opportunities to access ‘train the trainer’ training to develop your skills to become a 42nd Street training facilitator
- 4 paid team wellbeing afternoons off per year to use as you wish
- Leadership Development Framework – 42nd Street is committed to growing talent from within
- External supervision dependent on role
- Identity based support groups and socials
42nd Street is a Disability Confident employer
