Children and Youth Apprentice x 10, London based.

Closing Date : 26 / 04 / 2024 Contact : More information :

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) seek to recruit 10 individuals to the role of Children and Youth Apprentice to support parishes in their work with children and youth from 0-18 years of age. The post-holders will foster positive relationships with children and youth attendees, support existing church activities, and develop new programmes to deepen their involvement and faith.

Through this role, the post-holder receive training and experience working with youth / children, including high quality training from Ridley London, the London Training Centre of Ridley Hall and Cambridge. Following the three-year contract, the post-holder will receive a Certificate in Higher Education (Level 4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children’s work.

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under the Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (to be carried out by the Diocese at offer stage).

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available on Pathways for further details about the responsibilities and criteria for the role.

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits :

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
• Season ticket loans of public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Please apply by 26 April 2024.

We aim to interview during May and June 2024.

Successful candidates will start in their role in September 2024.

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage / United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH / UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.