Youth Ministry Worker

We are looking for an experienced Youth Ministry Worker / Coordinator to join our team and help us achieve future growth in the parish in the spirit of ‘Let us Dream’.

As the Youth Ministry Worker/Coordinator you will co-ordinate Parish Youth Groups and introduction of new programmes as approved by the Senior Leadership Team.

You will work with young people aged 7 - 18, to fully equip them as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, rooted in the community of His Body, the Church, so that, empowered by the Spirit, they are willing to share the joy of the Gospel with others in word and deed, serving as Jesus serves and loving as he loves.

To develop youth groups across the Parish, this role will ensure that our various youth groups act together seamlessly and provide an environment in which their Faith will grow and expand.

Based at the Parish Offices at St Joseph’s, Maidenhead, you will work on an annualised contract basis of 1040 hours per annum (average working hours of 20 per week). Flexibility is required as the role requires some weekend and evening working.

**Salary**: up to £13 per hour.

Please contact the parish for an informal discussion about this role:
**Purpose of Role**
- To work with young people aged 7 - 18, to fully equip them as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, rooted in the community of His Body, the Church, so that, empowered by the Spirit, they are willing to share the joy of the Gospel with others in word and deed, serving as Jesus serves and loving as he loves. To develop youth groups across the Parish
- Youth Ministry in the Parish is vital to the future and growth of the Parish, in particular post Covid and in the spirit of ‘Let Us Dream’. This role will ensure that our various youth groups act together seamlessly and provide an environment in which their Faith will grow and expand.

**Responsible for**: Co-ordination of Parish Youth Groups and introduction of new programmes as approved by the Senior Leadership Team

**Based at**: The Youth Ministry Worker / Coordinator will have a base in the Parish Office at St Joseph’s Maidenhead

**Hours of work - per week: Annualised Hours of 1040 hours ** with an average of 20 hours a week but flexible as it will include some weekends and evenings.

**Main responsibilities**
**- Develop a programme of regular and one-off youth ministry activities which respond to the spiritual, catechetical and social needs and aspirations of the young people, including where appropriate international, national and local events e.g. World Youth Day**:

- Develop and grow regular groups for young people which meet across the Parish, using a “small groups” structure, with a clear continuity from age 7- age 18+.
- Ensure the coordination of our youth groups across the Parish.
- Co-ordinate the Parish promotion of and involvement in relevant Diocesan or national events for young people.
**- Facilitate the transition of youth from one group to another in line with Parish requirements**:

- Work closely with the line manager to help ensure this transition is as smooth as possible and our Youth remain engaged.
**- Support volunteers involved in youth ministry across the Parish and ensure proper running of all youth ministry activities e.g. Youth Choir, Children’s Liturgy, Sacraments, Altar Servers**:

- Oversee the management and future recruitment of volunteer youth ministry trainee(s).
- Ensure that youth ministry activities have sufficient volunteers who are properly trained and supported.
- Liaise with the Parish Priest, and Parish Safeguarding Representative to ensure that safe volunteer recruitment processes have been followed and all necessary safeguarding checks, including clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and training have been completed.
- Organise training and support mentors when needed who will be responsible for one-to-one work with the youth as necessary
- Ensure that all youth ministry activities follow Diocesan safeguarding and operating policies and procedures and that risk assessments are carried out and risks mitigated where needed.
- Working with Parish Priest, and Finance Manager manage a small budget for expenditure on the groups and ensure that all monies for events and trips are collected and properly accounted for.
**- Develop and maintain appropriate communications with young people, their parents and other stakeholders across the Parish**:

- Ensure the website and other suitable social media are used appropriately to engage with young people and their parents and keep them up to date with events and activities.
- Ensure current links on Parish websites are active.
- Produce content for the weekly parish newsletters or other media as needed
**- Encourage and enable young people to become active members of their worshipping communities**:

- Support young people in their organisation of Youth led Masses as agreed with The Parish Priest ensuring that they are able to participate across the full rang