Children, Youth and Young Adults Mission Worker

35 hours per week full-time preferred, part-time considered Salary: £25, 595 p.a (full time)

Emmanuel Baptist Church

We are a multicultural Baptist Church in the town centre of Gravesend, Kent, committed to worshipping God, sharing the Christian faith, and serving our local community.

We are seeking to appoint a Children, Youth and Young Adults Mission Worker to help lead, develop, and grow our ministry and outreach among children, young people, young adults, and families.

This is an exciting new role, and we are looking for someone with the initiative, creativity, and spiritual maturity to help shape the post in partnership with our church leadership team and volunteers.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key part in:

· supporting and developing our existing children’s and youth ministries

· helping to grow discipleship among young adults

· developing outreach and community engagement

· encouraging and mentoring new leaders

· helping the church strengthen its ministry to families

We currently have:

· a well-established Sunday School

· a Youth Group

· a Friday evening club with a particular focus on SEND children

· a food parcel ministry supporting families during school holidays

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who has:

· a living Christian faith and a heart for ministry

· strong communication skills and the ability to engage with children, young people, and young adults

· a collaborative approach and willingness to work alongside existing volunteers and leaders

· vision, initiative, and creativity

· a passion for discipleship, evangelism, and community outreach

· a commitment to safeguarding and to working safely with children and young people

· the ability to encourage and mentor emerging leaders

Experience in children’s, youth, young adults’, family, or community ministry would be helpful, but more importantly we are looking for the right person with the gifts, character, and calling for this role.

Key Responsibilities

· support and develop ministry to children and young people

· help develop discipleship and mentoring for young adults

· strengthen the church’s support for families

· develop outreach initiatives in the local community

· work alongside volunteers and church leaders

· participate fully in church life

· attend leadership meetings as required

Working Pattern

This is a 35-hour per week role, with part-time considered.

As this is a ministry and community role, evening and weekend work will be required from time to time. Time off in lieu will be provided where appropriate.

Please note that we are not a visa sponsor, so any applicant needs to have the legal right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding

This role involves work with children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding training and an enhanced DBS check, where legally eligible and appropriate.

Faith Requirement

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post-holder to be a committed Christian, in line with the beliefs, ethos, and ministry of the church.

How to Apply To apply, please email: Margaret Groom: secretary.emmanuelgravesend@gmail.com and request an application form. For more information, please contact our minister, Daniel Clark: minister.emmanuelgravesend@gmail.com / 01474 568498