Children and Families’ Pioneer – full time position
Diocese of Monmouth, Tredegar, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,599
Description of Job:
We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ Pioneer to work in the valley’s town of Tredegar. As part of a team, you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St George’s Tredegar.
This post is suitable for someone who has previously worked with children, possibly as a teacher, TA, or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families.
Main Tasks:
1. Pioneer new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area, including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs and toddler groups.
2. Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
3. Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges, and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
4. Ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practices are followed and strong safeguarding practices are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
5. Oversee all child protection, organizing training and DBS checks.
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do get in contact.
Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.
Salary increase of 5% from January 2024.
The Diocese of Monmouth is part of the Church in Wales with 160 churches in the southeast of Wales, covering the communities from Chepstow to East Cardiff, Abergavenny to Rhymney, all with a shared desire to share the gospel in our words and actions.
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