Family and Development Worker

Salary is £25,000 - £29,000 per annum Full Time Equivalent pro rata depending on hours and experience. A non-contributory pension contribution will be provided in line with government regulations

• Whilst normal hours of work will be a minimum of 20 hours per week to maximum of 37.5 hours as agreed, the nature of the work calls for a degree of flexibility, thus hours of work, which are as agreed with the DFW Management Committee and may vary from day to day.

• The post is run from Kenmure Church, Viewfield Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2AF.

• The bulk of preparatory work / computer work can be done from home. Laptop and accessories will be provided. Full DSE Assessment will be completed.

• There are 5 weeks annual paid leave in each full holiday year which runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is calculated pro-rata. There are also 9 statutory holidays.

• Travel expenses by public transport or by use of own car at rates as agreed by your Employer and reviewed annually.

• In view of the nature of the post, the postholder will be required to be a member of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme and have the legal Right-to-work in the UK

MAIN DUTIES

1. Identify and assess the needs of the parish in order to create and be responsible for actioning new missional opportunities within the parish supported by the congregation
2. Build on the existing community and family work and look to develop this in a way that serves and reaches new people in our community
3. Assist the organising and running of youth and children's activities
4. Develop and utilise links with other community groups, agencies and schools
5. Identify opportunities for development of leadership and volunteers within existing organisations – GB, BB, The Guild, Toddlers, etc
6. Identify opportunities for development of leadership and volunteers within existing activities – ABC, Alpha, Christianity Explored
7. Attend Kenmure Church each Sunday to assist developing relationships within the church, Bible Class, First Sunday Club, and Creche
8. Support volunteers with outreach work in the community
9. Be involved in and support the weekly prayer meetings and bible studies
10. To deepen relationships in the church family and foster growth and discipleship.
11. Communicate information, vision and progress monthly to the DFW Management Group and on occasion to Session.
12. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time by your line manager.