vacancy

children’s & youth worker

£22,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
30 days annual leave / pro rata
FULL-TIME or PART TIME ROLE
Applications close: 7th August 2024

what we’re looking for:

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic person, who feels a strong calling to work with Children and Young people. Such a calling will be borne out of a great love for the Lord, a deep knowledge of His word, and a prayerful passion to see lives changed, families strengthened in faith, and children grow to love Jesus.

We are very open to discussing and exploring your vision for a role such as this, and seeing how it might develop and grow over the next 2 years and beyond.

about us:

Temple is an evangelical Baptist church with a passion for the Bible, reaching, serving and welcoming our community and encouraging and discipling each other. We're an independent Baptist Church but linked to other Baptist Churches, as part of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. We are also affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance and agree with their basis of faith.

how do i apply?

Send your CV and cover letter (including details of two references - one being from your previous employer, if appropriate) to: jointheteam@templebaptist.org.uk

Want to find out more about the role and the church?

drop us a line

Job Description:

specific description

The Children’s & Youth Worker will be focussed on mission and ministry among children and youth. The core purpose of the role is to help the church to:

  1. nurture and disciple children and youth within our church

  2. engage with children and their families in the community, especially those with whom the church has contact

 leading & vision

  1. With the leadership team, articulate a vision & strategy for our Children & Youth ministries.

  2. Working with ministry volunteers, lead the implementation of that vision to further develop a joined-up approach to witness and discipleship.

worship

  1. Work with the Pastor in helping shape how we enable children and families to be part of our worshipping community.

outreach

  1. Work with our volunteers and the Pastor to spiritually engage and pastorally support children and families in our wider community

  2. Working with volunteers, contribute to the planning and implementation of family and community events with the aim of leading people on their faith journey (these might include events such as Holiday clubs, messy church, community fun days, etc.)

discipleship / pastoring   

  1. Build relationships with children and youth, engage with them, and help them grow in their faith and spirituality.

  2. Coordinate, develop & champion our children and youth groups, communicating with parents, and recruiting and training a team of volunteers.

personal faith / legal

  1. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the postholder will be a committed Christian because of the Christian discipleship and evangelism responsibilities of the role. 

  2. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK and will be subject to a probation period of 3 months

contract / duration

  1. Currently we have funding available for 2 years, full-time post.

  2. We would also be open to discussions around job sharing and part-time work

person specification:

i. Experience 

  • Previous experience of working with children and families in a church context. Essential

  • Previous experience of leading worship with children and families. Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a community context. Desirable

  • Experience of managing, supporting and developing volunteers. Desirable

  • Experience of working in collaboration with schools. Desirable

  • Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and familiarity with current safeguarding policies and practices. Essential

ii. Knowledge and Qualifications

  • A passion for God with good knowledge of the Christian faith to such a degree that you are confident planning worship and teaching for children, have good Bible knowledge and ability to learn and draw on a wide range of resources. Essential

  • Confident in the use of technology to work effectively with colleagues. Desirable

iii. Personal Qualities & Skills Essential Desirable

  • Have satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosures and references Essential

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries when working with adults and children. Essential

  • Well organised, able to plan and prioritise. Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and also on own initiative, creative and reflective practitioner. Essential

  • A competent team player who is willing to 'muck-in' where necessary, capable of taking the lead and also acting on instruction and accepting accountability. Essential

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with colleagues, volunteers, parents, carers and children. Essential

  • Pastorally minded, able to relate to and support a wider variety of people, especially children. Essential

  • Ability to get alongside children, engage with them and help them grow in their faith and spirituality. Essential