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Vacancy

Church-based Youth and Children’s Worker

Wanted: Extrovert, Enthusiastic, Efficient Christian

to develop a team of volunteers

to inspire young people to grow in faith

Part-time (initially15 hrs p.w.)

Term Contract for 2.5-3 years

For Application pack:

Tel: 0208 778 8601or e-mail: grovecentre.church@virgin.net

Deadline Nov.30^th, Short-listing and interviews - early Dec.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, London SE26 6PL

Aim: To nurture the faith of young people leading to lifelong commitment, primarily by:

a) Co-ordinating and developing the children and young people’s work

b) Developing the team of volunteers who work with children and young people

Accountable to: The Church Meeting, with day-to- day responsibility to The Minister

1. To co-ordinate and develop the children’s and young people's work within the Grove Centre Church

2. To establish a regular youth group for secondary age young people already connected with the church including occasional trips and residential activities. Note – the most convenient time for a regular group for our young people would be Sunday afternoon/evening, (initially monthly with plan to become more frequent over time).

3.To nurture the faith of young people, including teaching, encouraging and facilitating prayer and Bible study, and to act as a Christian role model.

4.To support and encourage those already working with children and young people in the church, and inspire and encourage new volunteers from within the congregation and youth group to assist in Junior Church

5.To facilitate and encourage training of volunteers assisting in the above.

6.To contribute to and support the Junior Church in being involved in Church services e.g. through music and drama

7.To maintain administration records, act in accordance with relevant legislation, in particular Health & Safety, Child Protection and Data Protection legislation and as appropriate liase with church Child Protection Officers

8.To attend Deacons meetings and lead Junior Church planning meetings as necessary, give reports on activities and propose plans for the future, to provide a written Annual Report.

9.To liase with existing Church and Grove Centre children’s groups to improve awareness of and to encourage involvement in the activities available to them within the young peoples work at the Church

10.To keep up to date with current issues for young people and bring forward relevant issues to the Minister and Deacons as appropriate.

11.To develop contacts with agencies dealing with children in the wider community and the parent denominations. N.B. the job will entail giving a proportion of time to support youth and children’s work in the wider URC

12 The job will entail working on Sundays and some evenings, which will be included in working hours. It will be expected that the post-holder will attend at least 2 Sunday services a month.

13 It is expected that the post-holder will be involved in preparation for children and Youth participation in major church Festivals (Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas) and therefore personally present at most of these, except as agreed with supervisor.

14 To undergo professional development and training as appropriate

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

To be aware of the Vision Statement, as agreed by the Church, and develop the programme of activity, involvement and development around this vision.

To ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times and to raise any concerns regarding their operation or any other health and safety matters with the Minister.

To be aware of, understand and adhere to the Grove Centre Church’s Equal Opportunities policy. To ensure that the activities are delivered within this framework and that Equal Opportunities are actively promoted and sought throughout. Awareness of the multicultural context of the community which makes up the church.

Please note: The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character or grading of the role. Regular review and appraisal of the key tasks will allow the correct candidate to input and help shape future work programmers.

Person Specification

Key E = Essential D = Desirable

1.

To be a mature committed Christian who will be able to work within the church’s ethos and theological emphasis

– see also Job description points 12 + 13.

'There is a genuine occupational requirement that this person be a Christian in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion & Belief) Regulations 2003.'

E

2.

Experience and understanding of children and young people

E

3.

The ability to organise and inspire children and adults

E

4.

Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to communicate effectively across a multicultural community

E

5.

Ability to work under own initiative

E

6.

CRB Enhanced Disclosure

E

7.

The ability to create and maintain records, and undertake general administrative duties efficiently.

E

8.

The ability and experience of using basic computer packages for administrative tasks, including communicating by email.

E

9.

An awareness of Health & Safety.

E

10.

A willingness to undergo professional development and training

E

11.

Imagination and creativity

D

12

Understand the legislation and guidelines in place to help protect and support children

(would be an early training requirement if not already in place).

D

13

Training, Qualifications or Experience in teaching or youth work

D

14

Current full driving licence and willingness to provide own car for use at work and potentially drive a mini bus

D

15

16.

Skills in art, drama or music

Be willing to take a full and active role within our church life. e.g. attending church social events ( often on Saturdays) and major events like Baptism Services.

D

D

Office Address:

2 Jews Walk

Sydenham

London

SE26 6PL

1.	To be a mature committed Christian who will be able to work within the church’s ethos and theological emphasis – see also Job description points 12 + 13. 'There is a genuine occupational requirement that this person be a Christian in accordance with the Employment Equality (Religion & Belief) Regulations 2003.'	E
2.	Experience and understanding of children and young people	E
3.	The ability to organise and inspire children and adults	E
4.	Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to communicate effectively across a multicultural community	E
5.	Ability to work under own initiative	E
6.	CRB Enhanced Disclosure	E
7.	The ability to create and maintain records, and undertake general administrative duties efficiently.	E
8.	The ability and experience of using basic computer packages for administrative tasks, including communicating by email.	E
9.	An awareness of Health & Safety.	E
10.	A willingness to undergo professional development and training	E
11.	Imagination and creativity	D
12	Understand the legislation and guidelines in place to help protect and support children (would be an early training requirement if not already in place).	D
13	Training, Qualifications or Experience in teaching or youth work	D
14	Current full driving licence and willingness to provide own car for use at work and potentially drive a mini bus	D
15 16.	Skills in art, drama or music Be willing to take a full and active role within our church life. e.g. attending church social events ( often on Saturdays) and major events like Baptism Services.	D D