Christ Church Pennington, Leigh, England, United Kingdom
Hours: 39 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
Salary: £19,000 to £26,000 plus pension contributions, depending on experience.
Description of Job:
Key duties would include:
Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
* Work with the Vicar and Youth and Children’s Steering Group to map out a vision and develop a strategy for outreach and pastoral care of children and young people, including planting new congregations.
* Participate in opportunities for personal development and training, as well as prayer and reflection.
* Recruit, train, support, and encourage members of the volunteer leadership team, and supervise our Pais youthwork apprentice team and other potential interns.
* Produce and present regular reports of the work and its impact to the PCC and church leadership.
* Coordinate outreach activities for children and young people, including development of teams and implementation of plans for planting new congregations, as well as Prayer Spaces in Schools.
* Build relationships with local primary and secondary schools, as well as other local organisations.
* Envision, resource, and equip young people to engage with mission and social action in response to their faith.
Pastoral Care
* Encourage children and young people through active commitment as a worshipping member of Christ Church Pennington.
* Lead church young people’s groups, including Sunday groups and weekly groups, as well as participation in conferences and youth camps.
* Develop regular worship opportunities led by young people.
Safeguarding and Administration
* Work with the Parish Safeguarding Officer to ensure implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Work in accordance with various policies including Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection.
* Collaborate with the Fundraising and Income Steering Group to raise funds for the development of youth and children’s work at Christ Church Pennington.
Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrate a growing personal faith and a genuine sense of calling and commitment to youth and children’s ministry.
* Passion for young people and the gospel, with a clear evangelistic focus in their work.
* Ability to prepare and implement creative teaching programmes and term plans.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately to a variety of different people.
* Understanding of issues facing young people today and how the church might support them in navigating these issues.
* Ability to work within a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Efficient time management and prioritisation skills.
* Ability to produce and present reports in a timely manner.
* Good knowledge of child protection and health and safety issues.
* Ability to identify, train, and support volunteer leaders, including creating rotas and systems for volunteers.
* Provide line management for interns.
* Experience in fundraising.
* Proficient use of IT to communicate effectively with young people.
* Ability to navigate a wide range of social media platforms and communication tools.
Application:
The job is offered with an initial three-year contract with the opportunity to extend into a permanent position. There will be a probationary period of six months. Holiday entitlement will be 20 days per year, plus Bank Holidays.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Suitable references and a DBS check will be required.
Candidates should agree with the Church of England Evangelical Council Basis of Faith.
To apply, please submit the accompanying application form with a CV to jack@christchurchpennington.com.
Find out more about Christ Church Pennington at www.christchurchpennington.com.
Deadline for applications: Friday 8th March 2024, 9am.
Interviews (in person): Friday 22nd March 2024.
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