We are seeking a part time Children & Families Worker to help us reach the children and families in the community. We are looking for someone who has a heart for evangelism as well as a caring nature, who can relate well to adults and children alike. We would like them to lead the children’s ministry on a Sunday and run a weekday toddler club as well as co-ordinate seasonal, family outreach events and activities within the community. Reports to: Associate Minister of All Saints’ and lead at St. Andrew's
Key Duties (but are not limited to)
Children’s Ministry Strategy, Vision and Leadership:
•Leading the St. Andrew's Sunday children's ministry i.e. leading achildren's group(s) and recruiting and overseeing a team ofvolunteers to assist in that ministry. Training volunteers and organisingrotas.
•Co-leading all-age worship one Sunday per month as part of an all-age worship team.
•Leading St. Andrew's toddler group on a weekly basis.
Community Outreach:
•Organising and leading seasonal family outreach events (for the benefit of church families and as outreach to the local community)e.g. light party, Christingle service, Pancake party, Easter celebration, summer party.
•Pastoral support of families within the church and those connected with the church through outreach events and toddler ministry.
•Developing ways to reach out to the families and children in the local community.
•Encouraging links with the local primary school.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment:
•Working with the Parish Safeguarding Officer as the safeguardinglead and main contact person at St. Andrew's Church, ensuringimplementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
•Ensuring safer recruitment processes are followed in relation to all recruitment and ongoing support of those volunteers working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Reporting:
•Attending, as necessary, St. Andrew’s committee meetings and producing (as necessary) written and verbal reports giving a strategic overview of children and families work. Attending and providing an annual written report for the AGM.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a genuine sense of calling and commitment to Children’s Ministry ideally, while not necessary, through experience in a current or recent ministry position. Key skills include the following:
•Good organisational skills and time management
•The ability to plan and organise events, including therecruitment and use of volunteers
•Good interpersonal skills
•Good verbal and written communication skills
•Strong ability to communicate using various electronic formsof communication, including social media
•Clear understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures and processes.
Personal Characteristics:
•Have a passion for Jesus and a commitment to grow in their relationship with Him.
•Show commitment to the vision of St. Andrew’s and the New Wine vision and values.
•Have a heart for evangelism as well as a caring nature.
•Relate well to adults and children alike.
•Have the ability to adapt and respond to the needs of the role, as it continues to grow and evolve.
•Have self-motivation.
•Have a can-do attitude, with the energy to see initiatives through to their conclusion.
Place of Employment
St. Andrew’s Church, I56a Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9QP
Remuneration and Hours of Work
•Salary £12,000 - £14,400 per annum (FTE £25000-£30000), depending on qualifications and experience.
•18 hours per week. Flexibility in the timing of working hours will be needed as some evening work is anticipated. NB Sundays will form part of the contracted hours.
•The successful candidate will be entitled to join the PCC’s shareholder pension scheme (non-contributory, 10% employer contribution).
•This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Holiday:
•The successful candidate will be entitled to 108 Hours (FTE 30 full days) paid holiday (in addition to public holidays)each year.
•The holiday year runs from January to December.
The Type of Person We Are Seeking
It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the person in this role to be a strong, mature and committed Christian, dedicated to building God’s Kingdom. They will be expected to have a strong personal faith and to be a regular and committed member of St. Andrew’s, active in Sunday worship and midweek activities. The tradition of the church is evangelical charismatic. We would only appoint someone who is in full agreement with the New Wine vision and values.
If you would like to apply for this post, please email your completed application and a covering letter to helenfraser@asww.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th January 2024 Interviews: 23rd & 24th January 2024