Older People Lead

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

1.)     Pioneer missional activities for older people in Brighton and Hove.

2.)     Lead a team of missionaries to facilitate projects.

3.)     Build upon existing and create new relationships with care homes, churches, and Christian organisations in Brighton and Hove.

4.)     Undertake and deliver necessary training in accordance with the role.

5.)     Adopt a flexible approach to working hours.

6.)     Represent BHCM at all events and in churches.

 

Main responsibilities:

1.)    Pioneer missional activities for older people in Brighton and Hove.

1.1. Authentically communicate the Christian faith in innovative ways.

1.2. Continue and expand our work in care homes, preparing appropriate Christian services and conducting pastoral visits.

1.3. Research and develop new ways to share the Christian faith.

1.4. Create projects that have relevance to those that live in the local community.

1.5. Ensure that all projects align with BHCM’s doctrinal values.

 

2.)    Lead a team of missionaries to facilitate projects.

2.1. Train a team of people to undertake work with older people.

2.2. Maintain existing relationships and recruit new missionaries.

2.3. Support missionaries with projects.

 

3.)    Build upon existing and create new relationships with care homes, churches, and Christian organisations in Brighton and Hove.

3.1. Prioritise working in partnership with other Christians on all projects.

3.2. Maintain existing relationships with care homes.

3.3. Develop good relationships with local churches.

3.4. Highlight where the local church can serve the older people in their community.

 

4.)    Undertake and deliver necessary training in accordance with the role.

4.1. Complete all required training for the role.

4.2. Research other training that will provide personal development.

4.3. Create and facilitate training courses in working with older people.

 

5.)    Adopt a flexible approach to working hours.

5.1. Facilitate activities in line with the availability of older people.

5.2. Create projects that suit the timescales of care homes or churches.

5.3. Adapt to the needs of those you are serving, whilst creating necessary boundaries.

5.4. Assist the wider team of BHCM.

 

6.)    Represent BHCM at all events and in churches.

8.1   All our staff must strive towards fulfilling our vision.

8.2   All staff members are expected to be at BHCM events.

8.3   All staff members will be expected to represent BHCM by making presentations in churches and producing written reports for publicity.