Working with Methodist Churches

FAMILY WORKER   PART TIME

We are seeking a practicing Christian who is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and your experience the Christian faith with children and young people   You must be an active member of the Christian church, excited about growing faith in families and enthusiastic to explore new ways of being Church.   ,

We are looking for someone who will demonstrate this by serving and supporting children and their families as they explore coming to know Christ and grow in faith. We need someone who has the ability to confidently present the Gospel. 

In this job, you are to assume overall responsibility for the work of the church in relation to children and their families

You will

  • Work with our volunteers to develop our current children and families work and explore new initiatives to support families within the church and the wider community
  • To manage the children’s work on Sunday and develop a team to deliver this work
  • To work with our Toddler group to encourage new and appropriate fresh expressions of the Christian Faith.
  • To liaise with the Southport Area School Worker Trust (SASWT ) and have contact with Norwood School and identify how we as a church can help in their curriculum
  • To work with the Scripture Union 95 Project and encouraging our members to consider becoming “ Faith Guides”

You must have excellent interpersonal skills, experience of working with children and young people and working as part of a team are all important qualities for this role.  You must have experience of leadership in these areas and be a good communicator

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practicing Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. A satisfactory DBS check is required due to the nature of the Job.

Part Time: 16 hours per week worked flexibly in agreement with your line manager

You will not be expected to work on more than five days in a calendar week but will be expected to work on Sundays.

Salary: £10438 annually    i.e. £12.55 per hour

The contract is for 3 years (subject to annual review). The reason for the fixed term is that the post is partly funded from limited financial reserves and external grant funding.

Closing date:       9th May 2024 at 5.00pm

Interview date:     21st May 2024

Start date:           To suit successful applicant

The application pack containing full job description, person specification and a profile of the church can be obtained by writing, Leyland Road Methodist Church, Leyland Road, Southport PR99JQ,  Telephoning 01704536648 or email to leyandroad@btopenworld.com

 

Outreach Worker

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Trinity Methodist Church,

Ellesmere Port as:

Outreach Worker 

Are you passionate about people?

Do you want to build relationships between the Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port and our local communities?

Would you like to be the person who will lead the exploration and implementation of what it means to be a city centre church in the 21st century and ensuring effective Christian Witness in Ellesmere Port?

The Postholder will work alongside others in a Christian ethos of inclusion and hospitality to invest in physical, mental and spiritual well-being for all.

 

The main scope of the post will be:

  • To encourage, through collaboration, the sharing of common tasks to maintain an inclusive welcome and offer hospitality to all.
  • To understand and interpret day-to-day experiences in light of the Gospel by working to develop and fulfil the Mission and Ministry of Trinity Ellesmere Port, working ecumenically when possible.
  • To ensure the smooth day to day running of the operation in order that Trinity remains a place of welcome and hospitality for all

 

The appointment will be for 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over 5 days.

The salary will be £27k. Please email circuitmanager@wirralmethodist.org.uk for an application pack including the job description, person specification, The Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port worshipping on three sites paper and application form.

All applications must be received by email by 5pm on 17th May 2024 addressed to Rev’d Ruth Dowson, email revruthdowson@wirralmethodist.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and interviews will be held on 28th May 2024. Should you require further information about the post please contact Margo Burrows on 07901 755502.