Parish Outreach Worker

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Parish Outreach Worker to strengthen community ties and support various parish initiatives. In this meaningful role, you will coordinate programs focused on adult formation and youth engagement while advocating for marginalized groups. Ideal candidates embody the values of competence, reliability, honesty, perseverance, and love, and must demonstrate excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must embody the values of the Diocese of Westminster.
• Experience in education or an administrative role preferred.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parish initiatives and support for marginalized groups.
• Develop adult faith formation programs.
• Support and initiate youth activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Creative and initiative-driven

Good computer skills

Sensitivity and respect for diverse groups

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting your local community and helping people grow in faith, connection, and wellbeing? The Parish of Kensal Rise is seeking a dedicated Parish Outreach Worker to help strengthen and develop our mission in the areas of adult formation, support for marginalised people, and youth engagement. This is a meaningful, people-focused role where you will help our parish respond to community needs, deepen parish life, and live out our values of competence, reliability, honesty, perseverance, and love.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parish initiatives responding to needs identified through the Synodal process.
• Develop and organise a programme of adult faith formation within the parish.
• Work closely with Caritas Westminster to understand and support the needs of marginalised groups locally.
• Liaise with the Diocesan Youth Ministry Team to support and initiate youth activities in the parish.
• Assess parish needs around youth engagement and help recruit and support volunteers.

We are seeking someone who is not only competent in outreach work but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.

Qualifications

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, and pays strong attention to detail.
• Thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Can approach challenges with creativity, initiative, and sound judgement.
• Is adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with change. Experience working in education in its broadest sense or an administrative role.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to produce spreadsheets and simple materials (e.g., flyers).
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Diocese of Westminster.
• Sensitivity and respect for diverse groups.

Desirable

• Experience working with young people.
• Experience in a faith-based, charitable or non-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
• Understanding of safeguarding and GDPR.
• A desire to work for the Catholic Church and a basic understanding of its structure.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
• Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

About Us

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-elect, 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. We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love-principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. 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.

Role Details and Benefits

• £14.92 per hour
• Permanent
• Part-time 8 HPW
• Location: Church of the Transfiguration, Chamberlayne Road, London NW10 3NS
• Closing date: 20 February midday
• Interview date to be confirmed
• Reward package includes: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time), vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards glasses, Reward Gateway discounts, pension scheme (5% employer contribution), salary sacrifice options, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance/death in service benefit