Main
Roles and Responsibilities
Our Ethos is :-
1. Become a church that reaches out in evangelism to make new
disciples
2. Renew existing disciples in life and worship
3. Reach out to our Christian and secular communities in care and service
We need a Children and Youth Worker who will
- Work with, and where appropriate lead, teams, staffed by volunteers,
to nurture and maintain the spiritual development of children and young
people primarily in the Church but also in its environs.
- Provide effective outlets to allow these young folk to share their
faith with similar age groups through outreach and witness.
- Provide practical training and pastoral support to a range of adult
volunteers involved in youth ministry.
- Become fully integrated into the life and worship of St Columba.
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| Salary Range £16-18K
per annum depending on experience and qualifications, based on a 37.5
hour week. Sunday and some evening working will be required. The post
holder will be expected to be flexible in occasional working outside
these hours. |
Initially 2 years with
a 3-to-6 month probation |
What
will I do? we expect you will;
- Spend time, initially with line manager, to understand structures and develop agreed objectives; the minister will provide executive guidance and approve. Line manager will facilitate links to teams for planning and implementing activities and new programmes.
- Be actively involved with children and young people on Sunday through participation in morning worship, Bible class and Sunday schools
- Participate in the tuesday night youth club
- Build on already established links with local schools and further develop activities such as Scripture Union groups; assemblies; and Religious & Moral Education classes
- Review and develop overtly Christian activities for teenagers in Church on Sunday
- Build relationships with young people and their parents
- Provide pastoral support to children and young people when needed
- Work with appropriate leaders to develop children & youth work strategy to include training and planning with volunteers
- Devise and implement new outreach initiatives
- Devote time to personal development and training
- Organise the annual outreach holiday club and other such activities for children on school holiday
- Develop and maintain appropriate links with other Christian youth workers in the area
- Work within General Assembly Instructions in co-operation with the Minister and church’s co-ordinator in matters relating to child protection policy
- Carryout other duties as specified and agreed with line manager as new areas of need are identified
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What
about me? Some
Essentials;
- A strong Christian Faith and personal commitment
- Enthusiasm for sharing your Faith
- A solid track record in working with children and young people
- Experience of leading Worship especially with, and for, young people
- Experience of planning, teaching and leading Bible studies aimed at young people
- Ability to get on with people and gain respect
- An ability to communicate well with people of all ages
- A self starter with proven ability as an independent leader and as a team player
- Experience of working with volunteers and others in a church environment.
- Ability to plan and manage own workload
- Knowledge of child protection processes and procedures.
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| and Highly
Desirable; - A recognised qualification in working
with children and young people
- Driving license and access to transport
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To apply
or for more info contact Paula Morton [psmorton@eggconnect.net] |