Children, Youth and Family Worker - Hagley and Clent

Diocese of Worcester; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-parish benefice is seeking a Children, Youth and Family Worker to build innovative ministry across its community. You will engage with children and families, working collaboratively with clergy and volunteers. A JNC qualification and experience in Christian youth work are essential. The role requires a commitment to intergenerational outreach. This position is located in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a relevant youth/community program.
• Broad experience of Christian youth work with children.
• Proficiency in leading intergenerational worship activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and shape the ministry for children and youth.
• Engage with clergy, volunteers, schools, and families.
• Build relationships to foster community involvement.

Skills

Christian youth work experience

Team collaboration

Innovative ministry development

Flexibility in working patterns

Digital communication skills

Education

JNC Qualified at Professional Level: full BA (Hons) Youth and Community Programme

Job description

Role and responsibilities

We are seeking a professionally qualified Children, Youth and Family Worker with a strong track record in Christian youth and children’s ministry. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop ministry across our Church of England multi-parish benefice, working innovatively and collaboratively with clergy, volunteers, schools, and families to build engagement with children, young people and their households.

You will play a key role in building our children and youth ministry from the ground up — creating fresh, engaging opportunities for faith, belonging, and growth. As a team player, you’ll equip volunteers and connect with schools and community groups to help young people find their place in the life of the Church.

We are at the beginning of an exciting journey, and we are looking for someone with the faith, creativity, and energy to help us build this ministry in ways that are rooted in prayer and shaped by relationships across the generations.

Qualifications

Essential and Desirable qualifications and characteristics

• JNC Qualified at Professional Level: full BA (Hons) Youth and Community Programme or postgraduate qualification validated through the National Youth Agency, or equivalent qualifications

Essential Characteristics

• Broad and deep experience of Christian youth work/children’s work
• A team player who will support and encourage the existing staff and volunteers
• Recent experience in developing innovative expressions of ministry for children, young people and families
• Experienced in working ecumenically, with flexibility in working patterns (including evenings/weekends), and able to travel across rural and urban areas with a full driving licence (or equivalent arrangements)
• A clear enhanced DBS check (including barred list) is required

Desirable Characteristics

• Experience of working in rural or multi-parish church contexts
• Able to adapt to changing worship styles
• Confident in leading intergenerational worship or activities
• Skills in digital communication or media

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 due to the representational aspects of the role within the Diocese of Worcester that the postholder be a committed Christian, lay or ordained, and an active communicant member in good standing within the Church of England or of a Church which is in Communion with the Church of England, or a Church that is a member of the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance.

Further details about the Benefice and the role can be found in the Application Pack below.

To apply, please use the link below.

For additional information, please contact Revd Thomas Owen, on 07383 920702 or [e-mail]