About The Role
St Leonard’s is a warm, inclusive and progressive Anglican church with children and young people at the heart of our community. We are seeking a passionate and servant-hearted Children & Young People’s Lead to provide vision, leadership and spiritual depth to our thriving CYP ministry.
You will be a practising Christian with love for God and all people , experienced in children’s or youth work, and have a heart for helping young people grow in faith, hope and love.
We offer a supportive staff team, a wonderful volunteer base, and a flexible term-time role that can work around other commitments.
We are a fully LGBTQ+ inclusive church.
Enhanced Plus DBS required.
Genuine Occupational Requirement: practising Christian.
FULL JD available here : https://stleonard-streatham.org.uk/children-young-peoples-lead/
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
• Lead and shape our ministry with children and young people
• Equip and encourage a large, committed volunteer team
• Build strong relationships with children, young people and families
• Integrate CYP fully into the worship and life of the church
• Organise key events including First Communion preparation and our annual youth residential
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
• A mature Christian faith, with the ability to communicate it imaginatively and relevantly to young people.
• Deep care for the central place of children and young people in church life.
• Servant-hearted leader and outstanding team player.
• Passionate about children’s and youth ministry and developing young people’s gifts.
• Relational, approachable and able to connect easily with children, young people, parents and volunteers.
• Creative, adaptable and well organised.
• Good sense of humour and humility.
Skills & Experience
• Formal qualification and / or experience in children’s or youth work.
• Experience working with children, young people, parents and volunteers (ideally within a church context).
• Experience planning and delivering engaging programmes for young people.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Experience implementing safeguarding and health & safety best practice.
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.