Youth and Families Worker

Premier; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Radyr Methodist Church in Cardiff invites applications for a part-time Youth and Families Worker to join our pioneering team. The role focuses on nurturing disciples of all ages, building relationships with local schools, and developing new ministries such as a musical toddler group while sharing faith in the Radyr community.

We seek a Spirit-led, creative and relational person with a heart for children’s and family ministry, who can work alongside volunteers, lead worship occasionally, and help

Qualifications

• Heart for children’s and family ministry.
• Creative, proactive and inclusive approach.
• Relational and able to work both independently and with a team.
• Digital literacy and ability to engage with families online/offline.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Minister with existing activities and develop all-age worship and children’s groups.
• Build relationships with local schools, including the Comprehensive school.
• Inspire volunteers, identify new ministry opportunities and grow the church’s presence in Radyr.
• Launch and lead new initiatives to support families and connect with the community.

Skills

Children's ministry

Family ministry

Creative

Relational skills

Digital literacy

Team player

Job description

Youth and Families Worker Radyr Methodist Church, Cardiff

We are looking for someone special, could that be you?

Radyr Methodist Church is seeking to recruit a Spirit-led, relational and enthusiastic Youth and Families Worker to join our pioneering team to help us nurture disciples of all ages and share Christ's love within our community. We long to see children, young people, and families grow in faith, flourish in fellowship, and discover their God-given gifts.

Radyr is located on the western outskirts of Cardiff surrounded by a rapidly growing housing development. The Methodist Church is situated at the heart of the community of Radyr near the local shops.

We have an average weekly congrega>on of 70 which is steadily growing and is diverse in terms of age and nationality. We work to intentionally welcome all newcomers and to meet folk where they are in their faith journey.

We believe that God is already at work here. If you feel called to inspire, accompany, and encourage the next generation in their walk with Jesus, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Church Ministry: Assist the Minister with existing activities. Help shape our all-age worship, including the leading of worship and development of older children’s groups.
• School Engagement: Build relationships with local schools including the Comprehensive school
• Leadership: Inspire our volunteers, identify new ministry opportunities, and grow the church’s presence in Radyr.
• Community Outreach: Launch and lead a new musical toddler group and other initiatives to support and bless families and connect with our local community.

We're looking for a committed Christian who:

• Has a heart for children’s and family ministry, with a desire to share faith in engaging ways.
• Is creative, proactive, inclusive, relational and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Has experience in community outreach, children’s work, or church ministry (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• Is excited about pioneering new initiatives and investing in long- term growth.
• Is digitally literate
• Is willing to be based within the church and help lead worship
• Is able to articulate and model their faith
• Is enthusiastic about trying new things, relational in temperament and open to being a consistent presence on a Sunday.
• Is committed to ensuring that we are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The ability to speak Cantonese would be desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and visionary church family.
• Play a key role in shaping ministry from the ground up.
• Work in a diverse and welcoming community.
• Develop your ministry through ongoing training, supportive supervision with opportunities for spiritual growth within a church committed to nuturing faith across all ages

Working 20 hours a week (starting salary £14,762) for a fixed term of 3 years

Alongside our Minister, volunteers and wider church family, you’ll be supported by a committed team as you bring fresh energy, ideas and vision.

• Appointment subject to two references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and all relevant safeguarding requirements.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• It is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and help build God’s kingdom in Radyr and if this role sounds exciting to you, we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description and details of requirements and salary are available on request.

Interview date: to be mutually agreed