Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. As part of the HTB network, they belong to a wider family. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.
In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church – Spear Gateshead will be a key part of Alive Church’s mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people. In joining the Spear Gateshead team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Alive Church.
The important stuff
Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 pro rata
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday –Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Location: Alive Church Gateshead
Closing date: Friday 14th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
We would encourage applicants to find out more about Alive Church by reading through their website when applying.
Download the application pack for more information.
Personal qualities we’re looking for
* An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church
* A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
* Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
* High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
* Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
* An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure
Key Responsibilities
Spear Programme
* Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
* Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics
Relationship management
* Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
* You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre
Church Community
* The Spear Coach is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
* Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within Alive Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation
* Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time