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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: £14.96 per hour is Pt12 and £15.20 per hour is Pt13.

Job Summary:

Here at 42nd Street, we are committed to delivering inclusive, trauma-informed, and accessible mental health and wellbeing support for all young people.

We are looking for a Young Black Women’s (inclusive of female identifying and non-binary) Engagement Worker/Group Worker to support the delivery and development of our Rays project. This is a community-based role focused on creating safe, empowering spaces for young Black women aged 18–25 to explore peer support, creativity, and youth voice.

This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) under the Equality Act 2010. The post holder must identify as being of Black heritage. This is in recognition of the belief that access to positive Black role models will play an essential role in the delivery of this community-based project with young Black women.

The role involves supporting the recruitment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of weekly group sessions, as well as wider engagement activity across Greater Manchester.

This role could be for you if you are:

• A strong commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive practice
• Experience or passion for working with young people, particularly young Black women
• Ability to create safe, supportive, and engaging group spaces
• Confidence in delivering group sessions and outreach activities
• Creativity in developing programmes that centre youth voice and participation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality in practice

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery and development of weekly Rays sessions
• Conducting outreach to increase engagement and participation
• Designing and delivering engagement activities across Greater Manchester
• Supporting young people to access additional support for their mental health and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project
• Supporting communications, including newsletters and promotion of opportunities

We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to be part of meaningful, community-led work
• Access to 42nd Street’s internal wellbeing and learning initiatives
• Annual leave entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays

How to Apply:

We look forward to receiving your application. To ensure we offer an equal recruitment experience for all, we do not accept CV 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 (download)
• Equality & Diversity (EDI) Monitoring Form (download)

If you have access needs that require additional support to make an application, please let us know and we can discuss how best to support you during the process.

Applications open: 1^st June 2026 
Applications close: 29^th June 2026 @ 12pm 
Interview dates: 6^th – 10^th July 2026 

Contract Types: Sessional Worker (Independent Contractor Agreement)

Working hours: 3.5 hours per week (Mondays, 4:00pm – 7:30pm)

Work Location: Manchester (office-based and community settings across Greater Manchester)

For more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact angeli.sweeney@42ndstreet.org.uk

Pay: NJC Pt.18 - Pt. 28 £31,537 - £39,152 (pro-rata) 

Job Summary:

Here at 42nd Street, Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) work at the heart of our service, delivering our vision of inclusive, trauma-informed, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

42nd Street offers a choice of effective, creative, young person-centered and rights-based approaches, demonstrating local impact with national significance, we drive meaningful change that makes a positive difference to the lives of young people.

We celebrate our diverse team and inclusive workplace reflective of our service users; with a people-centric focus for our work-life balance; employee development and learning; wellbeing and mental health approaches.

We are recruiting for two Mental Health Practitioner posts:

• Safe Zones Mental Health Practitioner (Fixed-term maternity cover)
• Integrated Community Response (ICR) Practitioner

About the roles:

ICR (Integrated Community Response)

ICR mental health practitioners provide de-escalation and early intervention support to Young People experiencing high levels of distress in the community. Our ICR team are co-located with Early Help Teams across Salford and Manchester.

The Integrated Community Response Post is based on Salford and is 3 days a week (22.5 hours).

Safe Zones (Maternity Cover)

Safe Zones is part of the Greater Manchester Crisis Care Pathway, delivered across Manchester, Salford, and Trafford.

Safe Zones mental health practitioners provide de-escalation and early intervention support in the community to Young People (up to the age of 18) experiencing high levels of distress who have previously accessed other parts of the crisis care pathway.

The Safe Zones post is based in Manchester, Full time maternity cover (37.5 Hours a week).

Both posts may also require the applicants to be able to travel to see young people across Manchester, Salford and Trafford and require travel to 42nd Streets main premises in Manchester.

This role could be for you if you are:

• Passionate about supporting young people who have experienced a mental health crisis.
• Providing short term, solution focused de-escalation support.
• Providing meaningful support that promotes choice and empowers young people, enabling positive experiences of crisis support.

We are looking for applicants who can offer:

• Young Person-centred approach to your Mental Health practice,
• Support to Young People in crisis or distress, with a solution-focused approach.
• Passion for supporting inclusive and anti-discriminatory best practice.
• Excellent diligence in safeguarding and record keeping.
• Deliver confidential and accountable practice.
• Transferable skills from previous experience as a Youth Worker; Social Worker, Teacher; Counsellor; MHP in child and adult services; etc.

We Offer:

• People-focused leaders, developmental line managers and an excellent team to work alongside with a strong 42nd Street culture focusing on equal opportunities and continual learning.
• Annual personal training budget to support your continued professional development, on successful completion of your probationary period.
• 42nd Street is a Real Living Wage Foundation accredited employer.
• Role locations are varied offering the service both out in the community and office-based.
• 42nd Street can offer a hybrid working set-up, in a way that fits both your needs and 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.
• Pensions Scheme - 3% employer contributions.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• Internal training calendar with modules identified by staff.
• x4 paid team well-being afternoons off 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 (download)
• Equality & Diversity (EDI) Monitoring Form (download)

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.

Roles available: 1 x Safezones MHP role & 1 x ICR MHP role

Applications open: Thursday 28^th May 2026
Applications close: Monday 15^th June 2026 @ 5pm
Interview dates: W/C 29^th June 2026

Work Location: In person

For more information or to discuss these opportunities in more detail, please contact tim.eaton@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