Children and Youth Development Officer

2 days ago

City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time
Job Title: Children and Youth Apprentice

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Children and Youth Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people, supporting their spiritual growth and development.

Job Summary:

The Children and Youth Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the work of our parishes with children and young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and youth attendees, supporting existing church activities, and planning and delivering new programmes to increase their involvement and faith.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and youth attendees of the parish.
  • Support existing activities, such as Sunday school, messy church, youth group, etc.
  • Plan and deliver new programmes of activity to increase the involvement of children and young people in the life of the church and deepen their faith.
  • Maintain existing links with local schools/community groups and/or develop an outreach plan to local schools.
  • Lead a discipleship course for young people.
  • Undertake the administration surrounding the children and youth work initiatives.
  • Take part in weekly team and prayer meetings in the parish and attend supervision meetings with the Parish supervisor on a regular basis.
  • Participate in group meetings with other apprentices.
  • Participate in all relevant training with Ridley London and the Diocese.
  • Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.
Person Specification:

We are looking for a candidate who has:

  • Qualifications obtained at Level 2 (GCSE or NVQ) or a commitment to achieving these within the first year of the programme.
  • Experience in youth and children's work and/or community learning and development.
  • Experience working within children and/or youth education settings.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Willingness to commit to a three-year apprenticeship programme which will include study, theory-based assessments, regular attendance at college and additional learning activities.
  • Christian faith.
  • Supportive of the mission and values of the Church of England.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Satisfactory DBS check.
Benefits:

The Diocese of London offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays.
  • 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available.
  • Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary.
  • Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months' of employment.
  • Season ticket loans of public transport.
  • Access to Benenden Health Insurance.
  • EAP counselling through Health Assured.
  • Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles.
  • Two additional paid days for community volunteering.

We aim to interview during June 2024. Successful candidates will start in their role in September 2024.

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