Outreach Worker

Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire District of the Methodist Church; Billericay; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Billericay Methodist Church is seeking a part-time outreach-focused role to engage families and young people within the community. The successful candidate will help develop initiatives that foster belonging and inclusivity, connecting church activities with local groups and people of all ages.

The post is 21 hours per week for 52 weeks, paid at £16 per hour (£17,520 per year). It is a fixed-term contract for 36 months, with applications closing on 17th October 2026.

Qualifications

• Some experience of outreach and mission.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds to facilitate inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop initiatives offering belonging to families and young people.
• Build links between church, user groups and the local community to foster inclusion.

Skills

Outreach experience

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking to recruit someone with a passion for sharing God’s love and welcome to all.

About us

Billericay Methodist Church is one church with two sites in the town. We are a welcoming and friendly worshipping community.

About the role

You will be working with our church community to develop initiatives which offer ‘belonging’ to all, especially families and young people; helping us to build links between our church, our user groups and the local community, working with people of all ages to foster a fully inclusive, welcoming environment to everyone in our local community.

About you

You will have some experience of outreach and mission, be able to relate and communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds to facilitate the inclusion of all within the church.

Outline details

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week 52 weeks pa, times to be agreed
Salary: £16 per hour, £17,520 per annum
Terms of appointment: Fixed Term for 36 months

Closing Date for applications: 17th October 2026