Families Engagement Lead

New Wine; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellsprings Community Church in Taunton is seeking a Families Engagement Lead to nurture community and support families within church life. This vibrant role involves leading children's activities, connecting with local families, and collaborating with a dedicated team to fulfill church outreach and engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience working or volunteering in schools, children’s, or youth groups.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with families and connect through activities.
• Lead or assist in children’s and youth groups.
• Inspire and equip volunteers and team members.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Leadership

Creativity

Job description

Wellsprings Community Church Taunton, England, United Kingdom

28,000

Description of Job

Families Engagement Lead

Wellsprings Community Church – Welcome Home!

Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable), ideally spread over 4 days and will include some evening and weekends

Families Engagement Lead

Wellsprings Community Church – Welcome Home!

Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable), ideally spread over 4 days and will include some evening and weekends

Wellsprings Community Church is a vibrant, welcoming, and independent church at the heart of its local community. We are passionate about:

• Building meaningful relationships and revealing God’s kingdom
• Meeting people where they are — through practical and spiritual support
• Helping people encounter God for themselves
• Nurturing disciples and encouraging spiritual growth
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive family where everyone feels at home

About the role

We are excited to create a new role for a Families Engagement Lead who will help us bring this vision to life. We hope this person will:

• Work closely with our Community Engagement Lead, Café Manager, and Pastoral Care Team
• Build relationships with families in our community, connecting through weekday activities and Sunday gatherings
• Take the lead or assist in children’s and youth groups, and connect with local schools, sharing the good news of Jesus in ways that are relevant and engaging
• Play an active part in church life, inspiring and equipping volunteers and team members
• Help shape and develop this role as we grow together

Current activities the post holder could engage with:

• All-age services and events
• Sunday children’s groups
• Schools work
• Collaborative outreach events with local churches

We are also eager to explore new initiatives and fresh ideas you may bring!

Person Specification

• A heart for helping families feel part of church life
• Strong communication and listening skills
• A passion for sharing your faith in meaningful ways
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, encouraging, and supportive of others
• Openness to working with a wide range of people and needs
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Confidence in leading, inspiring, and praying with others
• Previous leadership experience
• Experience working or volunteering in schools, children’s, or youth groups
• Awareness or experience of supporting neurodivergent children and families
• A sense of fun and creativity

It is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active Christian faith.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.

Interested?

We’d love to meet you for an informal chat! Please get in touch with [e-mail]

Proposed interview date: week commencing 14.07.25

Join Us as Families Engagement Lead at Wellsprings Community Church

Are you passionate about building community, nurturing faith, and helping families feel at home in church life? Wellsprings Community Church in Taunton is seeking a Families Engagement Lead (30 hrs/week - negotiable, £28k pro rata) to join our vibrant team and church family. You’ll connect with local families, lead children’s and family activities, support outreach in schools, and help shape the future of our growing church.

We’re looking for someone with a heart for people, strong communication skills, and a lively, authentic Christian faith. Experience in children’s or youth work is a plus.