Lived Experience Consultant in Northampton

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our "3Ps".

Catch22 works with young people and adults in custody and in the community, providing services including offender management and resettlement, mentoring, veteran services, victim services, gangs work and youth justice.

Job Description

Catch22 is seeking passionate and creative individuals to join our Justice Hub as Creative Consultants. This role uses lived experience of the criminal justice system to shape, design, and influence future justice services.

Responsibilities

As part of the Justice Studio (Experts by Experience), you will:

• Co‑design workshops, consultations and service development sessions.
• Ensure services are inclusive, trauma‑informed and reflect voices of those impacted by the justice system.
• Contribute to the design of programmes and interventions and provide feedback on existing models.
• Develop creative materials such as campaigns, videos, or written resources.
• Support recruitment and mentoring of new consultants and act as an ambassador for lived experience leadership.

Qualifications

Essential

• Lived experience of the criminal justice system (directly or through a close family member).
• Passion for social justice and using experience to drive positive change.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in creative settings.
• Reliability, time management and commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in creative fields such as writing, media, spoken word, art or design.
• Experience in public speaking, peer mentoring or advocacy.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed or co‑production approaches.

Contract & Compensation

Sessional. Four three‑hour workshops per year, paid at £100 per session (equivalent to £33.33 per hour). Travel expenses are covered. No guaranteed hours.

Hours & Work Pattern

Sessional work – four workshops per year. No guaranteed hours.

Closing Date

31st of July 2026. Catch22 reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time before the stated closing date.

Screening & Vetting

Successful admission subject to enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Additional security clearance may be required. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Application Process

Submit CV and cover letter together with responses to screening questions. Include reference REF3959C in your message so that we can identify the opportunity.