Role Description

To develop and lead youth ministry across our team of churches in these areas:

1.    DISCIPLESHIP To see our young people grow in faith, supporting and equipping them to live for Jesus in their everyday lives.

·         Oversee youth activities e.g. Sunday & mid-week groups, mentoring, residential trips

·         Train and equip young people to witness to their friends

·         Champion young people in our churches

·         Helping our young people to integrate and contribute fully

·         Recruit, manage, support and train volunteers for the youth team

·         Work with our Children and Families team to smooth transition for children into youthwork

·         Support young people and their families pastorally

2.    OUTREACH To develop opportunities for mission and outreach to local young people.

·         Develop opportunities to befriend, support and share faith with unchurched young people in our local communities, especially in the area around the Octagon Community Centre, and St Mary’s in Pickersleigh

·         Develop links with local secondary schools and support with activities e.g. assemblies, mentoring, Prayer Rooms, Christian Union, Youth Alpha

3.    TOWN-WIDE YOUTH To foster working relationships with other local churches to develop youth ministry across our town.

·         Working collaboratively with other local churches, Churches Together in Malvern, and youth organisations to establish joint mission and discipleship events for young people in the local area

4.    ADMINISTRATION

·         Keep accurate records, organise team rotas, work with Operations Manager and Safeguarding Officer to ensure compliance

·         Attend staff meetings, prayer meetings and PCC where required

·         Work with the church leadership teams to contribute, and be an advocate for young people in whole church issues

Any other responsibilities as agreed with your line manager