About The Role
The purpose of this role is to build on our existing foundation of outreach youth work to our community (2/3) and help us to disciple our own young people (1/3).
Two thirds of the funding for this post comes from John Lyon’s Charity, who cannot fund the promotion of religion, and so support the secular elements of the Church’s programme of activities.
This post requires:
• Enhanced DBS
• Proof of right to work in the UK according to UK Legislation
• This post carries a genuine occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010
This is a 1 year fixed-term contract with extension based both on performance and on securing future funding.
The work will include:
• Leading and developing the outreach youth work of St Albans which include two after school and one weekend youth club
• Lead trips and or residentials to build relationships and confidence.
• Line manage our paid part-time Youth Support Worker
• Lead our team of volunteers and safely recruit new members to the team
• Mentoring young people
• Secure future funding for this post
Church Funded work:
• Help plant and lead a new congregation on Sunday evenings suitable for youth and young adults
• Lead an annual faith-based youth residential
• Able to lead and motivate others including volunteers, youth and students
• Self-motivated and adaptable and able to make connections with our existing activities which include youth e.g. choir, serving team
• Willing to serve and participate in the wider ministry team and mission of St Albans
• Able to keep good administrative records in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the demands of the work
• An active follower of Jesus with an infectious faith: passionate about reaching and equipping the next generation to explore faith and encounter Jesus
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.