MAKING AN APPLICATION:
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
About the role and its purpose
The Huddersfield Methodist Circuit are seeking two Circuit Pastoral and Community Workers to provide spiritual leadership and support within the church communities through leading worship, offering pastoral care and engaging with local initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include leading worship on four Sundays per quarter, providing emotional and spiritual support for church members, fostering ecumenical relationships and participating in community events.
Additionally, the roles entail collaborating with other staff to liaise with bereaved families and lead funeral services across the Circuit, contributing to church programmes, and attending staff meetings when possible.
These are exciting opportunities which are open to both lay and those who are ordained in the Methodist Church. The successful candidates will work as part of the Circuit staff team.
FAITH/OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
A faith is an essential requirement for this role and in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 there is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
NEXT STEPS & MAIN TERMS:
* Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week (or 6 sessions for a minister), worked flexibly, Monday to Sunday, in agreement with your Line Manager, including some evenings and weekends. This will include leading worship on 4 Sundays per quarter. Actual days, start and finish times will be variable in accordance with the needs of the Employer. You will not be expected to work on more than five days in a calendar week. Contract: Fixed term until 31
* Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026.
* Rate of pay: For a lay employee, between £15.50 and £17.50 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications, with enrolment in the Circuit's workplace pension scheme. For an ordained minister in the Methodist Church, the standard terms of service will apply.
* Location: Based at Dalton St Paul's Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE and/or your home address.
For information and an application pack, contact the Circuit Resourcing and Development Administrative Officer, Shirley Burton, at
IMPORTANT DATES:
* Closing date: 5th September 2025 at 12 noon.
* Interview date: 15th September 2025.
* Start date: ASAP
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.50-£17.50 per hour
Work Location: In person