Growing Faith Families Worker - Radford, St Francis of Assisi
£10,500 per annum (25,900 pro rata) - 15 hours per week
This is a fixed term contract of 2 years and 8 months
St Francis warmly invites you to join the exciting adventure of Growing Faith in our community. With you, we want to embark on the journey to help all of us to include and value children, young people and households in every aspect of church as second nature.
Reaching out and growing the faith of our children, families and young people in the parish is one of our top priorities. St Francis was in interregnum for nearly three years before a new vicar was appointed in 2023. Provisions for children, families and young people had stopped with the arrival of Covid and currently there is no family, youth and children provision except for the all-age service once a month. Despite the lack of provisions, we have a number of faithful families, and we have between 10 to 25 children in our congregation weekly. We are keen to restart Sunday school and other activities alongside our newfound volunteers, so to grow the faith and discipleship of our families, youth and children of our parish. Together, we would love to strengthen the links with our local schools and partners, taking advantage of the existing St Francis networks and making new networks and connections.
Our vision is to grow faith by:
• setting a firm foundation with a culture that recognises and welcomes the capacity of children, young people and families
• connecting with children, young people and families through church, households and schools
• equipping and enabling them to thrive in their faith and discipleship
To meet this vision, you would work closely with the leadership team to:
• identify, develop, implement and reflect on projects and initiatives that enable children and young people to have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ.
• influence and grow our plans to grow faith and discipleship in children, young people, and church families.
• foster an intergenerational team culture around our shared vision and values.
You would help the church transform its social ethos, culture and rhythm, in order to build up sustainable and faith-giving activities, relationships and ministries.
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How to Apply:
Applications addressed to Revd Aggy Palairet must be submitted by email to vicar@stfcov.org. These must include the Application Form, Equal Opportunities form and the Confidential Declaration Form. All forms can be downloaded from: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12941/page/85444/view/
Growing Faith Leader
35 hours per week (May include some evening/ weekend working).
£25,662-£26,754 with an employers’ pension contribution of between 4-9% (depending on chosen salary/pension scheme combination)
The Employer will be St Laurence’s Church Foleshill PCC.
The regular place of work will be each of the relevant locations on specified days (to be arranged and agreed with the line manager).
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone who is passionate about nurturing faith and spirituality in Children and Families. Working across the diverse Foleshill and Longford areas, the Growing Faith Leader will work across a number of churches and schools; facilitating engaging times of worship and exciting events, gathering and organising volunteers, and building relationships with young people and their families.
Foleshill and Longford are areas with a lot of challenges with some of the highest levels of depravation in North Coventry. However, there are good existing relationships between the churches and a number of local schools, as well as some thriving children and families ministries. The Growing Faith Leader will invest further in these existing relationships and develop the exciting work that is already happening, in addition to identifying further missional opportunities and establishing new projects.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and creative; who will be able to plan their work and engage others to work alongside them. They will also be working alongside a dynamic team of local clergy and lay leaders who will provide support and guidance.
The main responsibilities of the Growing Faith Leader are:
The overarching aim of this role is to encourage and enable the spiritual growth of Children, Young People and their families. In line with the Growing Faith ethos, this will be done by identifying support that can be offered in School, through Church, and within the Home. The post holder will, in collaboration with the Clergy and Staff teams at St Laurence’s and St Paul’s;
- Identify, develop, implement and reflect on projects and initiatives that enable parents, children and young people to have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ.
- Sustain and grow the established relationships of families at St Laurence’s Primary School and the new worshipping community based at St Laurence’s Foleshill (Connect)
- Develop towards the establishment and sustainability of at least one New Worshipping Community, which it is anticipated would be based in the parish of St Paul’s Foleshill.
- Develop and maintain a culture that recognises and welcomes the capacity of children and young people to transform the Church and the World; listening to and prioritising their voices, and their needs.
- Develop and maintain fruitful relationships with local schools.
- Develop fruitful relationships with local families; providing practical missional support in relation to challenging aspects of family life, and encouraging spiritual development and discipleship within the home.
- Provide support and development for all those within the church who are working with families, children and young people – advocating for the needs of Children and Young People within this space.
- Be willing to share learning outside of the Church and be open to learning new skills and developing understanding of children, young people and families ministry.
- Ensure that all relevant regulations and safeguarding policies for working with children and young people are understood in each setting, adhered to and complied with.
What we are looking for in a Growing Faith Leader:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is able to lead, inspire and organise others as well as being able to work alone and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Can communicate the Christian gospel to children and families in an inspiring and dynamic way – equipping them to grow in their faith.
- Is creative, and able to find ways to develop and expand the work of the churches within their local schools and the wider community.
- Can develop and sustain good working relationships within school and church environments – able to build rapport with staff, volunteers and local stakeholders at every level.
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to Safeguarding of both children and adults – having experience and understanding of working in a school/church environment
- Is a mature Christian with a firm faith, sympathetic to, and able to work within the Charismatic Evangelical and Central church traditions, as represented in the parishes concerned.
- Is professional, friendly and approachable, including when under pressure.
- Is culturally sensitive, and able to work with people from different backgrounds – committed to valuing and promoting racial diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Has a standard of education commensurate to this role – ie. A good level of reading, writing and IT skills.
- Has a training qualification to work with children, young people and families – or equivalent practical experience.
- Is willing to travel around the parishes and the Coventry area as required by the role.
Full job description person specification and an application form are available from Vacancies - St Laurence's Church Coventry
If you’d like any informal conversations about the role, please contact our Associate Minister Rev Kate Pellereau: kate@stlaurences.org or 07791065627. You can read more about the St Laurence’s Mission hub here.
If you’d like conversations about Growing Faith and how the Diocese of Coventry is supporting roles like this one, please contact James Henney – Growing Faith Enabler: James.Henney@coventry.anglican.org or 07494758880.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th January at 12pm
Interviews will take place in the Foleshill area across 11th and 12th February 2025
Please send completed applications to:
Email: Stevey.Cubitt@coventry.anglican.org
or
Post: Stevey Cubitt, Cathedral & Diocesan Offices, 1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5AB.
Youth Worker Risen Christ Church, Wyken
Part time 12 month fixed contract - Maternity Cover
We’re hiring for a Youth Worker (maternity cover) to continue driving our youth work forwards. If you’re passionate about youth in the local community and have a year to invest then check out the job description and get in touch!
Working requirements
- 18.5 hours per week: thepost-holder will agree a weekly working schedule with their Line Manager, in line with ministry requirements. As further ministries develop, working hours will include regular evenings and flexible adjustment of hours to support school holiday camps etc
- The post-holder must be available to work at a selection of key events at Risen Christ Church, for example, Christmas services, Easter services and Annual Parochial Church meetings when required
- Salary £13,482.
- Annual leave: 25 days (12.5 pro-rata)
- plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- plus three additional days between Christmas & New Year
- plus two retreat days across the year
Probationary period of 6 months
This is a maternity cover post with a 12 month fixed contract.
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To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter to paul.pavlou@risen-christ.org.uk that states what draws you to this role. Please tell us how you feel that - drawing on your skills and experiences - you can significantly impact the organisation so that we can see significant growth and transformation in the lives of the youth in Wyken.
Grants and Compliance Manager Nicholas Chamberlaine’s School Foundation
In appointing a Grants and Compliance Manager/Administrator the Trustees want to ensure that the person chosen will also understand the current and future needs of the people of Bedworth and will strive to work in the interests of the Trust. Trustees place a great deal of importance on the need to have knowledge of the town, to be able to engage with people across the community, to make a point of getting to know voluntary groups and building on those links. Grant applications need to be fully detailed to enable the Trustees to make informed decisions that will help those who are most in need.
About the Role The Grants and Compliance Manager will:
- Manage the grant application process
- Manage the grants award process
- Financial Management and Accounts
- Administration
Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025
Interview date: Monday 20 January 2025
Employer: Nicholas Chamberlaine School Foundation
Place of Work: The majority of the work will be from home though office space can be provided at Almshouses.
Salary: £40,000 per annum Working hours and pattern: 35 hours per week.
A request for flexible working including the possibility of annualised hours, flexitime, and compressed hours will be considered by trustees.
Duration: Permanent
Pension: Pension Scheme with Employer contributions
The role will be subject to basic a DBS check and any other checks required by the Charity Commission.
Wellbeing Package:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days leave at Christmas
- Company Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and Adoption Pay
- Positive approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing for all employees Eye Care Vouchers
- Training & Development
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For more information and to apply please contract: Claire Burnham CEB@bandhattonbutton.com
Bedworth Parish Growing Faith Family Link Worker
£24,570 pro rata + pension scheme, 24 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work with possible flexible working arrangement)
The ability for the Church of England in its schools and churches to grow the Christian faith in families is key to the evangelisation of the country. Growing Faith initiative envisions children, young people and households coming to faith, growing in discipleship and contributing confidently to the Kingdom of God through the community of faith.
The role of the Growing Faith Families Link Worker is to provide the dedicated time and professional input that are essential if we are to be successful in Growing Faith. With a focus on collaborative working with All Saints Church and School, this role will enable and facilitate the growth of faith in children and families.
This role has a strong pioneering thread running through it, by which we mean being the first to lead ministry and initiatives into new places for and with others. Pioneers are people able to see a new future, and have the skills and gifts needed to make that a reality.
We are seeking to recruit someone with:
- a vibrant Christian faith
- a passion for enabling children, young people and families to grow in faith
- a desire to see schools, churches and families working together to transform and bless their communities.
The post holder should have experience of working with youth/children’s work in a paid or voluntary capacity, experience of supporting families, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of audiences, including children, parents, teachers and governing bodies.
Please click here for an application form
For an informal conversation about the role please contact either Mrs Nicola Ugochukwu nicola@bedworthparish.org or Rev Dave Poultney rector@bedworthparish.org.
Please email completed application forms to: office@bedworthparish.org or post them to: Parish Administrator , Parish Centre, All Saints Church, High Street, Bedworth CV12 8NH. Applications need to be received by the 9am on the 21st January and Interviews will be between 9am and 1pm on Monday 27th January at All Saints Church.
Youth Worker - Bedworth Parish
All Saints Church, St Giles Church and St James Church, Bedworth is looking for a full-time youth worker, who is passionate about youth and passionate in faith. We are currently hosting multiple evening youth clubs, working in schools and are working towards starting a youth Alpha course. We have established good relations with multiple local primary schools and secondary schools, working with youth from year 6 and upwards (ages 11-19). You will be working with a team of youth workers supporting youth in the local community, leading (if you wish to explore leadership) or supporting services, and providing safe places for youth to grow and explore their faith.
Working requirements
- GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent.
- 37 hours per week for full time, part-time schedule can be discussed with line-manger, most youth clubs are held after school hours. The post-holder must also be available to work on Sundays.
- Salary Part-time £12.89 per hour. Full-time £28,000 - £30,000 plus an employer pension contribution of 5% for both positions.
- This employment position will be automatically enrolled into the National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution), which can be opted out of upon employment.
- Annual Leave – 30 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays, including a maximum of 5 Sundays.
- Occasional evening/weekends for events, with time off in lieu allowed for these
- Location, Bedworth (across multiple churches, depending on applicant)
- Probationary period of 6 months.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to josh@bedworthparish.org . Full Job Description can be emailed upon request. Do contact if you want further information or would like to visit our churches before or after applying.
Missional Family Worker
Holy Trinity, Attleborough, Nuneaton
Hours Per Week: up to 16, including some evening and weekend work
Salary up to £13,300 gross per annum
If you have a passion for working with children and their families and introducing them to Jesus maybe this is the job for you!
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join us here at Holy Trinity, Attleborough as our new Missional Family Worker. We are a church passionate about seeing children and adults grow in faith and see the difference Jesus can make in their lives, but we have to reach them first. We want to see children and their families meeting Jesus and being transformed by him. This is a pioneer post, but we’d also love you to work with the families already linked with church and help them to become disciples too.
Our vision is to Connect people to each other and to Jesus
Feel free to call for a chat or for more information on 02476 736002 and email htavicar1@gmail.com should you have any questions. You can find an application form and job description on our website or use the link below.
https://holytrinityattleborough.weebly.com/vacancies.html
https://www.facebook.com/holytrinitychurchattleborough