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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.
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Good Work IPS Peer Consultant
Make a Real Difference – Support People into Employment!
Are you a young adult (18-25) with lived experience of mental health challenges? Do you want to use your experiences to improve employment opportunities for young people across Greater Manchester? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Join Us?
At 42nd Street, we believe employment is a key part of mental health recovery. As an IPS Peer Consultant, you will co-develop and deliver a two-year project exploring the employment needs of young adults (16-25). You will work with young people, employers, and professionals to create a framework that supports inclusive and sustainable employment for those facing mental health challenges.
Role Details:
- Contract Length: Fixed term – 24 months (subject to development plan & funding)
- Hours: 8 hours per week (flexibility required, including evenings & weekends)
- Location: Hybrid – Manchester office with some community work across Greater Manchester
- Annual Leave: 27 days per annum (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Reports to: IPS Worker
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with young people (16-25) and employers through workshops, interviews, and discussions to understand employment barriers.
- Work alongside the IPS Worker to design a framework for employers on how to support young people with mental health challenges in the workplace.
- Conduct peer research by gathering insights from young people, employers, and professionals.
- Co-organise and co-facilitate monthly steering groups/workshops with young people in the IPS programme.
- Ensure that the voices of young people from marginalised and racialised communities are represented in the framework.
- Share research findings and recommendations with employers, partners, and decision-makers to influence real change.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Experience engaging with young adults (16-25) in different ways.
- Understanding of employment barriers faced by young people with mental health challenges.
- Awareness of challenges faced by marginalised and racialised communities in employment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to amplify young people’s voices.
What You Can Expect from 42nd Street:
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Hybrid working options
- 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme – 3% employer contributions
- Bike-to-Work scheme & childcare vouchers
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Team well-being afternoons & identity-based support groups
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How to Apply
Please read the Job Specification and kindly fill out the Application & EDI forms.
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 send your applications and trustee declaration form to: recruitment@42ndstreet.org.uk .
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.
For more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact katrina.garg@42ndstreet.org.uk
If you are passionate about employment as a tool for recovery and want to be part of an innovative and supportive team, apply today!
- Applications to be received by: 29thApril @ 5pm
- Interview Date: 6thMay 2025
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
- 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 well-being 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
