About The Role
Our Mission Action Plan (MAP) sets out our vision for children and young people to be that:
“We have a thriving, vibrant, safe, coordinated, resourced, ministry with children and young people that brings them to a living faith in Jesus. We are a Church where children and young people are taught not to be passengers, but actively contribute to the life and mission of the Church, preparing them for a lifetime of apprenticeship to Jesus. They feel comfortable inviting their friends to Church.”
The role of the Children & Families Worker is to help us to achieve the goals of our MAP, by leading, growing, and developing the children’s ministries of All Souls Church, helping young people to encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and become active members of the church community.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
1. Leadership & Vision
• Prayerfully shape and communicate a vision for children’s ministry in line with the wider mission of All Souls Church.
• Plan and deliver a programme of discipleship, worship, fellowship, and outreach for children (0–11)
• Develop age-appropriate teaching that engages children in the Bible and encourages personal faith.
2. Ministry to Children (0–11)
• Oversee Sunday children’s groups, ensuring provision is safe, engaging, and spiritually nourishing.
• Co-ordinate and lead Oasis – our Wednesday morning parents and toddlers group.
• Organise seasonal events that provide opportunities for outreach, connection and discipleship.
• Support the clergy team in ministry to local primary schools and children’s clubs.
• Encourage families to nurture their children’s faith at home.
3. Team Development
• Recruit, support, and facilitate training of volunteer leaders and helpers.
• Create a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and encouragement within teams.
• Actively uphold our volunteer team and young people in prayer
4. Wider Church Engagement
• Encourage and advocate involvement of children in Sunday services and wider church life.
• Collaborate with other staff and ministry leaders to enable integration across church ministries.
• Build on relationships with local schools, community groups, and networks to extend our reach.
• Liaise with youth minister to oversee key transition points (i.e. children’s groups to youth)
5. Safeguarding & Administration
• Ensure activities and recruitment comply with All Souls safeguarding policies and practices.
• Maintain registers, records, and communication with parents/carers.
• Manage the children’s ministry budget & resources responsibly.
• Attend staff meeting and establish a regular pattern of supervision with line manager
• Report to the PCC and APCM as requested
• A committed Christian, supportive of the mission and values of All Souls Church
• A heart for children, and a passion to encourage and facilitate their discipleship
• Ability to work creatively to further develop the ministry to children and their families
• Experience of and / or qualifications relating to work with children
• Understanding of child development and group dynamics
• Good organisation, communication and IT skills
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team (including delegation)
• Ability to inspire, equip and work collaboratively with volunteers
• Understand of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting best practice
• A desire to live in a way that inspires others to follow Christ.
• Ability to prioritise workload – this will be particularly important in this part time role
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.