Parish Formation and Pastoral Assistant

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; Chipping Barnet; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Eye care vouchers

Glasses allowance (£50)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Life assurance/ Death in Service

Descrizione del lavoro

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster is seeking a Parish Formation and Pastoral Assistant to support St Mary Magdalen Parish, Whetstone. You will help nurture faith, coordinate programs for children and families, and assist with pastoral care under the parish team and priest.

Key duties include enabling youth participation, coordinating events, and maintaining community communications while upholding safeguarding and diocesan policies.

Competenze

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoys working with children, young people, families and volunteers.
• Able to build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to use initiative.
• Good IT skills and comfortable with digital communication tools.
• Experience in a faith-based, charitable, or community setting preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop opportunities for children and young people to grow in their faith and actively participate in parish life.
• Foster positive relationships with young people, parents, catechists, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Support parish retreats, formation programmes, weekend events, and community activities.
• Assist with pastoral care, including home visits and Holy Communion visits where appropriate.
• Help coordinate parish communications via email and WhatsApp and respond to inquiries.
• Organise resources, rooms, equipment, attendance records, and rotas for parish programmes and events.
• Support a safe and welcoming environment by following safeguarding, health and safety, and diocesan policies.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

IT skills

Faith/charitable setting experience

Working with children/young people

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about helping people grow in faith, building community, and supporting parish life? St Mary Magdalen Parish in Whetstone is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Parish Formation and Pastoral Assistant to join our parish team and help nurture a vibrant, welcoming, and faith-filled community. Working closely with the Parish Priest and the wider parish community, you will play a key role in supporting the spiritual, pastoral, and practical life of the parish. A significant aspect of the role will be helping children, young people, and families deepen their faith and develop a strong sense of belonging within the parish community. You will also support parish events, faith formation initiatives, pastoral outreach, and day-to-day parish activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities for children and young people to grow in their faith and actively participate in parish life.
• Foster positive relationships with young people, parents, catechists, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Support parish retreats, formation programmes, weekend events, and community activities.
• Assist with pastoral care, including home visits and Holy Communion visits where appropriate.
• Help coordinate parish communications through email and WhatsApp and respond to enquiries.
• Organise resources, rooms, equipment, attendance records, and rotas for parish programmes and events.
• Support a safe and welcoming environment by following safeguarding, health and safety, and diocesan policies.

Qualifications

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoys working with children, young people, families, and volunteers.
• Can build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• Is self-motivated, adaptable, and able to use initiative.
• Has good IT skills and confidence using digital communication tools.
• Has experience in a similar role, ideally within a faith-based, charitable, or community setting.
• Supports the mission and values of the Diocese of Westminster and can work sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

About the Diocese

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community. At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by the Archbishop, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives. We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love-principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work. If you are looking for a role where your talents, faith, and commitment to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.

Pay and Working Hours

£17 per hour| Permanent | Part-time 20HPW | St Mary Magdalen, Whetstone | Closing date 8^th December | Interview date to be confirmed

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit