Youth and Families Worker

We are looking for someone to carry out, develop and support all aspects of our children's, young people and families' work.

Responsibilities

To work with and support existing youth and children's activity leaders and develop a team for this work. Leading the Youth Fellowship work including developing and mentoring the teenagers in our Church family. Build relationships with the local community and community group, with a focus on families and young people. Seek and develop opportunities for additional outreach. Supporting families in our congregation and building relationships with them. To continue and to develop the work in local schools and build trusted relationships. To be a point of contact for youth and families' ministry within the church and community. To share in leading worship, particularly where families and young people attend. To work with others in similar roles locally.

Required skills

Experience in Christian outreach and ministry Experience of working with young families, teenagers and children Experience of sharing God's word with others An understanding/experience of the challenges of working within varying school environments Strong people and communication skills Organisational skills – including events Ability to work on own initiative Able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends

Other

Applications can only be considered from those who are U.K. citizens or who otherwise have a right to work in the U.K. All applicants will be subject to vetting and disclosure checks. For further enquiries, job description please email David Scott at david@insheschurch.org (For information: Inshes Church of Scotland & East Church of Scotland recently united to form Inshes East Church of Scotland - we still have to update our website & email addresses)