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 candidate subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
For an informal conversation about this post, please contact us
To apply please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
Closing Date:
12 noon on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interviews:
Wednesday 3 September 2025, at St Andrews Church Over Hulton, Crescent Avenue, Bolton BL5 1EN
Location:
Bolton BL5 1EN
Contract Type:
Fixed Term to 31st December 2028
Hours:
Full time - 35 hours per week (Term Time Only + 5 days option available)
Salary:
£28,111 - £32,436 per annum (Full Time)
Benefits:
Generous annual leave entitlement, Competitive employer pension contribution
You may also have experience in the following: Childrens Worker, Childrens Ministry, Christian Childrens Worker, Children and Families Ministry, School & Church Liaison, Faith-based Childrens Worker, Primary School Ministry, Childrens Discipleship Worker, Church Schools Worker, Childrens support worker
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