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Youth and Community Worker

 

Role Title Youth and Community Worker
Salary £18,000 - £20,000 depending on experience (pro rata £9,000 - £10,000)
Hours Part-time (18.75  Hours)
Location Millbrook, Larne and surrounding area
Contract Length 1-year fixed term contract, with an option to extend.
Ministry Description

  • To lead, co-ordinate and direct the Youth ministry of Millbrook Church of the Nazarene under the guidance of Pastor

  • To support and represent the church’s vision to be ‘a church at the heart of the community, with the community at its heart’.

  • Willingness to support and develop prayer ministry within the Church

  • Responsible for preparation, planning and communicating the format/structure for Youth Fellowship on Sunday evenings and other gatherings

  • Build strong relationships with children and young people who access the youth ministry programmes and their families and carers.

  • Be involved in providing pastoral support for youth, their families and volunteers.

  • Discipleship of young people through a variety of means including mentoring, small groups, teaching and projects.

  • Offer opportunities for young people to consider faith and what it means for them

  • Building links with congregation members, local groups and local authority/voluntary agencies to organise potential training, information or health and well-being events that could bring about positive change for those living and worshipping in Millbrook.

  • Attract, train and develop new volunteers.

  • Provide a monthly accountability report to the church leadership team that includes a review of the previous month’s activities and an outline of priorities for the month ahead.

  • Liaise with leaders of the various ministries within the church to seek opportunities to support, encourage, and develop their ministry.

  • Expectation of periodic attendance at the ministries/outreach supported by the church.

  • Adhere to health and safety policy for the church and ensure relevant safeguarding updates and training is carried out.

  • Ensure that all Access NI checks and all other legislative obligations are up to date.

 
Hours & Reinbursment

This role is part-time, 18.75 hours a week and will likely involve evenings and weekends. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be negotiated by the leadership team.
This dynamic role will support a degree of flexibility within the working hours.

  • Reimbursement range £18,000 - £20,000 depending on experience (pro rata £9,000 - £10,000)
  • +3% pension contribution.
  • Business mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of £0.45 pence per mile.
  • Out of pocket expenses carried out on Church business will also be reimbursed.
 
Criteria
 

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Relevant Experience / Qualifications

Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role working with young people in a Church environment.

A good knowledge of the issues young people face and the ability to create/implement relevant activities to address such issues.

Demonstrate experience in developing volunteer support teams.

Third Level (JNC) qualification in Youth Work, Community Development or related area.

Experience of successfully applying for grant funding/willingness to learn.

Experience in schools work – assemblies, workshops, SU presentations etc.

Special Aptitudes

Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills. Computer literacy.
Ability to work with and lead a team.

Demonstrate continuing professional development through reflective practice.

Ability to lead and support Prayer ministry within the Church

Disposition

Demonstrate innovation and initiative.

Friendly and approachable with an ability to build relationships with all age groups.

  

Special Circumstances

Working hours will involve evenings and weekends

Have a full driving licence.

Demonstrate an understanding of active Christian faith and commitment to working and promoting this within the Christian ethos of the Church of the Nazarene

Awareness and understanding of working under appropriate Child Protection Guidelines.

Subject to Advanced Access NI Clearance.

Awareness of other policies and procedures such as recruiting volunteers, health and safety etc.

 

 

Closing date Friday 8th November 2019
Students graduating in Summer 2020 can still apply.
TO APPLY Send CV to revruth@millbrooknazarene.co.uk