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