Please note : This is a Fixed Term position until March

Working hours : 15 hours per week

Interview Date : To be confirmed

We are looking to recruit a Children & Family Worker to deliver the children and family focused spiritual programmes within Ashton-in-Makerfield Corps and local community, in accordance with the Mission Development Plan, to bring children and youth into a living faith in Jesus.

Key Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will oversee and develop existing children and family ministry to include Christian input, including leading Christian worship in the context of children and family ministry, for example Messy Church, Parent and Toddler Groups and holiday clubs. You will create a welcoming and supportive environment and contribute into the planning and review processes for the programmes and activities. You will also maintain close links to the community and any relevant external agencies to help identify new ways to deliver mission.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate :

• Commitment to Christianity and are a practising Christian with a willingness and ability to bring ministry to the community
• Experience of organising community activities for a range of different programme participants
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own workload to meet objectives
• Good communication skills and can develop effective working relationships
• A good level of English – both spoken and written - and numeracy at GCSE level or equivalent

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.