Children's Outreach & RE Worker

Responsible to: Head of Children and Families Outreach

Location: Field-Based (admin base in South Wingfield)

Hours of Work: 20hrs per week (inc. occasional evenings and weekends)

Rate of Pay: £13,600.00 - £14,819.55 (Actual Salary) FTE £25,500.00 - £27,786.66. (Dependent on  experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

 

Occupational Requirement

It is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a commitment to the Christian faith as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

 

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

“To become an active member of the Quest team by developing creative ways to communicate and express the message and values of the Christian faith in schools, churches and community settings, with a particular focus on expanding into new geographical areas.”

 

This role will have a particular focus on expanding the existing work of the team into Chesterfield and the High Peak. 

 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Schools Work

• To plan and deliver RE lessons, workshops, and collective worship in both in-person and online formats.
• To develop new relationships with schools in agreed geographical areas not already covered by Quest’s schools-based delivery.
• To support the delivery of new & existing projects that provide practical support to local schools and families, e.g. the Great Book Giveaway and School Uniform initiatives.
• To provide staffing cover at our Zest wraparound breakfast/after school clubs as required.

 

Church Work

• To support churches in their development and delivery of outreach opportunities with children and young people, e.g. helping to facilitate and/or run holiday clubs and fun days.
• To participate in residential activities, appropriate to the main aims of the post.
• To help deliver training on schools, community and church work for children and young people at churches, diocesan training days and similar events.
• To visit churches and/or community events when required to share about the ongoing work of Valley CIDS.

 

Community Outreach

• To explore new ways of sharing the Christian faith through community outreach initiatives.
• To explore connecting with existing local community projects to establish how we may be able to work together to support children, young people, and families.
• To foster positive relationships with Valley CIDS’ Lighthouse Charity Shops, exploring ways to collaborate on community projects and linking the shops with their local schools.

 

Operations & Quality Assurance 

• To liaise with schools and churches in a professional manner.
• To be responsible for publicity and communication of events when the need arises. 

 

Person Specification 

Characteristics & Values

Essential

• Has a passion and enthusiasm for sharing the Christian faith.
• Is self-motivated, creative, and resourceful when planning activities.
• Well organized and able to work effectively alone or as part of a team. 
• Responsible for maintaining and developing a meaningful and active commitment to the Christian faith.         

 

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children/young people and adults. 
• Ability to share in relevant ways the Christian faith.
• Comprehensive ICT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with staff and volunteers.

    

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities practices.

 

Desirable

• Knowledge & understanding of a range of key Children’s Ministry areas, for example, faith development, children’s spirituality, child development, creative prayer etc. 
• Knowledge of the local Agreed RE syllabus and its learning outcomes etc.

 

Experience 

Essential

• Experience of sharing their own Christian faith journey with others.
• Experience of facilitating opportunities for children to explore the Christian faith.

 

Desirable

• Experience of planning and delivering RE lessons/ collective worship in a school setting. 

     

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
• Willingness to undertake further training & CPD opportunities.

 

Desirable

• Degree/Diploma or certificate in children’s ministry or similar.
• Safeguarding qualification
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

                

Other Requirements 

Essential

• A full UK Driving License with access to a car to enable travel to fulfil the duties of the post. 
• Willingness to travel between and work across multiple venues (schools and churches throughout Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire).

 

Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• 20% discount in all Lighthouse Charity Shops
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Company Events

 

If you are interested in applying for this post, please download the application pack (which can be found on our website), this details the full job description and person specification.

 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will therefore be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.