St. Martin’s Parish Church, Guernsey
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Youth worker vacancy
YOUTH WORKER
FURTHER INFORMATION THE CHURCH St. Martin’s Parish Church is set in the heart of the village of St. Martin’s and is a thriving fellowship where people of all ages and backgrounds worship each week. The Church is in the central Anglican tradition and we enjoy a mixture of both contemporary and traditional Anglican worship, with a wide variety of Liturgical and musical tradition. Groups for children from aged 3-16 meet at the Community Centre during worship and join the congregation for the last 20 minutes or so. The Church has a thriving pre school group which meets on a Wednesday morning, with approx 40 - 50 adults plus children. The Church has excellent relationships with the community, particularly with the local Primary School, where we take weekly assemblies and run an after school club. There are numerous groups in the Church, catering for all ages and these meet at the Community Centre during the main 10am service. They join the congregation for the last 20 minutes or so of worship. The Church has four homegroups. We also work in partnership with St. Martin’s Community Centre, which sits on Church land. The Church leadership includes our Rector, Mike Keirle, an Honorary Assistant Priest, Richard Bellinger, a licenced reader, Jim Williams, a part time children and family worker, Emma Keirle, Churchwardens and an Advisory Church Council. POST We are seeking to appoint a Youth worker as part of the leadership team at St. Martin’s Parish Church. The successful candidate will take on the leadership of the Church’s youth work, work with a team of volunteers, work closely with the Children and Family Worker and Rector and develop a strategy for mission and outreach for young people in the community. The successful candidate will work under the auspices of the Church but will also be involved in projects in the Community and local Schools. HOURS Negotiable between 12-20 a week, with possible support assistant(s) depending on hours.
SALARY A pro rata scale or hourly rate will be offered in accordance with Youth Service guidelines YW1/2
LINE MANAGEMENT The line manager will be Mr David Hughes, Rector’s warden at St. Martin’s Church. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Rector and family worker.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an active member of St. Martin’s Church. Be responsible for co-ordinating volunteers in a Church and community context Inspire, excite and nurture young people in their faith. Seek to help young people to be seen and heard, taking a full part in church life. Work alongside other leaders in developing strategies for growth. Liaise with Guernsey Youth Service and other Church Youth workers Foster good relationship with schools and the local community. Undertake relevant professional training programmes and events. Manage budgets where necessary and establish good practice in all records. Create new opportunities to work with young people. Specifically to include: A new after school club for 8-11 year olds in year 1 Expand this into a new group for 11+ in Year 2 This is an outline of what the post will entail but it will be subject to regular review with the post holder PERSONAL QUALITIES A committed Christian Proven experience in youth work Approachable and able to connect with young people at a personal level Good organizational and leadership skills An ability to work on your own but also to work effectively in a team Someone who is excited about growing this work and expanding the vision and who will take on ownership of the role Enthusiasm, confidence, energy and a sense of humour An ability to manage simple budgets Good communication skills An ability to be flexible and be willing to work with a wider age group of children at times TERMS AND CONDITIONS The successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass an ‘Enhanced Child Protection Disclosure’ Police check Probationary period of three months Hours: negotiable up to 20 Holidays: 4 weeks per calendar week plus national holidays. Contract: 1 year renewable Period of notice three months
APPLICATION
Please send your application in writing, together with a CV and the name of two referees, one of whom should be your previous employer to: Rev M. R Keirle
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