St James Church, Barton and Tredworth – Sessional Youth Worker

St James Church, Barton and Tredworth is looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed people to join us in developing our work with young people. We are seeking a Sessional Youth Worker.

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour.
Expected hours: 4 hours per week.
Work Location: In person.

We already have a small but growing group of around 8–10 young people who meet regularly on Wednesday and Friday evenings. We are now looking for youth workers who can help us build on what we have, develop relationships with young people and create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable space where they can grow in confidence, explore questions of life and faith, and discover that they have a valued place within our community.

St James is an open, welcoming and diverse Church of England community in the heart of Gloucester. We are a genuinely multicultural congregation, with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. We believe that everyone has a part to play, regardless of age, background, identity or stage of faith. We are a community of learners, where mistakes can be made, fresh opportunities are given, and people’s contributions are valued.

We are deeply connected with our local neighbourhood and work alongside schools, charities, community organisations and people of different faiths and none.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working relationally with young people and who can bring energy, imagination and initiative to a developing ministry.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated youth workers who:

Enjoy being with young people and are able to build positive relationships with them.
Are enthusiastic, approachable and able to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Have experience of working with children or young people, whether paid or voluntary.
Are able to lead activities confidently and imaginatively.
Are good listeners and take young people’s views seriously.
Are reliable, organised and able to work independently.
Can work well as part of a team.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and creating safe spaces for young people.
Are comfortable working with people from different cultures, backgrounds and faith traditions.
Are willing to engage with the Christian ethos of St James and help young people explore faith without assuming that everyone will have the same beliefs or experiences.

This role is ideal for energetic individuals eager to foster positive change within their communities through dedicated youth engagement. Join us in creating a supportive space where young people can thrive!

Safeguarding

St James Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The successful applicants will be expected to share this commitment and to follow the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England and St James.
The appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check, together with the usual pre-employment checks.

Support and development

You will be supported by the clergy, churchwardens, PCC and wider church team. We will encourage appropriate training and development and provide regular opportunities to reflect on the work and review how the youth ministry is developing.
We recognise that this is a developing ministry and want the successful applicants to have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape its future.

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