Community Mission Facilitator

The Salvation Army; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting recovery in the North East is seeking a committed and practising Christian to lead spiritual programmes that aid those affected by addiction. The role requires strong community engagement, worship leadership, and the ability to develop effective partnerships. Candidates must demonstrate experience in creating community spiritual programmes and be adept in pastoral care. A passion for helping others and a track record in this field are essential. The role offers 35 hours per week with benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in community spiritual programmes focused on recovery.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement spiritual programmes supporting recovery and addiction.
• Lead worship and provide pastoral care.
• Build partnerships with the community and stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Worship leadership

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

Please note this is a fixed term position until March 2029

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sanctuary 21s to support the Mission Development Plan, with its focus on growing a Core Recovery expression of the Salvation Army in Durham. It will involve working with the community, building positive relationships, developing a team to accompany those in recovery and affected by addiction; and sharing faith in culturally appropriate ways. The role will require a sense of vision, purpose and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement and evaluate specific spiritual programmes / activities / initiatives to support the successful delivery of mission in line with Sanctuary 21s focus on those in recovery and affected by addiction
• Develop and lead worship in the spiritual programme and where appropriate provide chaplaincy and pastoral care to support programme participants with particular knowledge of issues relating to recovery and addiction
• Develop effective working partnerships with internal mission development teams, particularly The Salvation Army Core Recovery Team to ensure spiritual programmes are designed and implemented in alignment with organisational and best practice principles
• Lead on establishing links to the community and any relevant external agencies to maximise the effective delivery of programmes to the community; especially the wider addictions support & recovery community

What the Successful Candidate Will Have

• The ability and willingness to lead and/or participate in worship, provide pastoral care and bring people in the local community into a living faith with Jesus, especially those in recovery and affected by addiction
• Strong previous experience and up‑to‑date knowledge of developing and implementing successful community spiritual programmes for a diverse range of participants, with specific focus on recovery and addiction
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information to programme participants and colleagues in a clear, effective and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and external stakeholders
• A strong level of English – both spoken and written – and numeracy required to enable you to fulfil all duties of the role

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.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role; please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced with the barred list DBS Disclosure check for the child and adult workforce.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the Government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working Hours

35 hours per week

Closing Date

Sunday, 1 Feb 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed