The Diocese of Manchester has established the Places Project, which is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. We are looking to appoint a Childrens Worker, to work with the team on a range of innovative new initiatives for children and their families as well as helping existing ministries to grow and flourish.
The Childrens Worker will work with churches and primary schools to create worship and discipleship opportunities for children. As part of their role, the Childrens Worker will work as part of the wider Places Project team, with specific involvement in a Year 6 transition programme in primary schools.
The Childrens Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to launch new childrens initiatives. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to raising a generation of Jesus-followers.
The post holder should have some experience of childrens ministry and working or volunteering in a church and/or school context. To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated and able to lead children in a variety of contexts.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The post will be offered to the successful ...