Part Time Children’s and Families Leader
Challenge Community Church, Hereford
Church Profile
Strapline: To bring people to Jesus and equip them for service in His world
Website: http:/www.ccchurch.org.uk
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Challenge Community Church (CCC) is a vibrant, evangelical church located in the south of Hereford city . We ascribe to the Evangelical Alliance statement of Faith.
Community is not simply at the heart of our name, it is at the heart of what we do as we seek to impact our local area with the good news of the gospel.
Job Profile
What will the job involve?
We now wish to appoint a part time Children and Families Leader to further develop our existing work with local schools and families.
The primary aims of the role are to:
• Work with and in the local primary schools
• Reach out to children in the wider community in a variety of different ways
• Work alongside other Children’s organisations in the area
• Partnering with parents and carers to develop children in their faith
• The age range covered by the Children’s and Families Worker will be 0 - 11 years
• Work alongside our Outreach and Development Leader to ensure a cohesive approach to all our ministry with children and young people and to support in new initiatives
This is a permanent role at £26,000 per annum, pro rata depending on experience and qualifications.
Person Profile
Who are we looking for?
It is essential that the person appointed has experience in faith-based Children’s work and is willing to commit to membership of our church.
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a Christian as this is a Christian Ministry post (Equality Act 2010 Part 1.)
This position involves a substantial access to children and young people and the post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
It is essential the candidate demonstrates
Good communication skills with children and adults in a variety of settings
An understanding of, and commitment to, the needs of children and families, including those with additional needs
Ability to lead a team
Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
Ability to think outside the box and willingness to be flexible
Where will you be based?
Flexible: Office space is available in the church building and some homeworking is envisaged. The location is South Wye area of Hereford.
What is the time commitment?
Part - time, 22.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly including Sunday mornings and some evening and Saturday work. A term time only contract will be considered.