Lay Posts

Children and Families Worker – North Dartmoor Parishes

Salary £16 per hour

Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week

About the North Dartmoor Parishes
The North Dartmoor Parishes has a large number of children and young people within the ten parishes of the North Dartmoor Parishes, and they are committed to helping them explore the Christian faith and grow spiritually.

All four primary schools welcome involvement from the churches, and their congregations regularly host family-friendly services and activities, including family services, Christingles, toddler groups and seasonal events. The Diocese of Exeter has also identified engagement with children and young people as a key priority.

To build on these relationships, they are seeking to appoint a committed Christian with a passion for children, young people and families to support and develop this important area of ministry.

Purpose of the Role
To encourage and nurture the spiritual lives of children, young people and families across the North Dartmoor Parishes by developing relationships, supporting church initiatives and creating opportunities for engagement with the Christian faith.

Click here for the Role Description.

Hours: 16 hours per week, worked flexibly and including some Sundays. The North Dartmoor Parishes are committed to growing their ministry with children and
families and will keep the scope of the role under review as this work develops.
Salary: £16 per hour
Pension: Enrolment in the Church of England pension scheme.
Expenses: Reasonable work-related expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with parish policies.
Training: Appropriate training and support will be provided.

Additional Information
Full details of the North Dartmoor Parishes can be found on the parish website.
This post is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder be a practising Christian.
For further information, please contact the Rector Nick McKinnel: [email protected] or 07773 363330