About The Role
We’re Hiring: Part-Time Children’s and Families Worker
Heath Street Baptist Church – Hampstead, London
Hours: 10–12 hours per week
Payscale: £18 p. h.
Location: Hampstead, Camden, London
Heath Street is looking for a creative, enthusiastic and responsible Children’s and Families Worker to help develop outreach and activities with children and families in our dynamic North London community.
We want to be a church where children feel welcomed, valued and excited to learn and play together in a safe environment. We’re looking for someone who shares that vision and has the energy, ideas and initiative to help make it happen.
The role will include Sunday hours, one weekly children’s activity, and additional time for preparation, planning, outreach and developing new ideas. We anticipate around 10–12 hours per week, with flexibility over how some of these hours are arranged.
What we offer
An opportunity to shape and develop a growing children’s ministry
Freedom to bring your own ideas and creativity to the role
A supportive church community and opportunities to work alongside volunteers
Flexible part-time hours, agreed around the needs of the ministry
The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate safer recruitment procedures, references and DBS checks, and follow the church’s safeguarding policies.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you by 13 Nov 2026!
To apply, please send a CV and a short message explaining why you’re interested in the role and your experience of working with children to minister@heathstreet.org.
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.
Sunday Worship 11am: Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that help children (across all ages) explore the Christian faith in a fun and welcoming environment. Be available and involved in bespoke after-church get-togethers.
Weekly Children’s Group: Plan, pitch and run one regular after-school club for children ages (7-12) every week to build relationships the children.
Community Outreach: Develop relationships with other local churches exploring ways to connect with and serve our local Hampstead community.
Planning and creativity: Bring your own ideas, pitch new initiatives and help shape the future direction of our children’s ministry.
Teamwork: Work alongside church leadership and volunteers to build a welcoming, safe and sustainable ministry.
Someone who:
Has a genuine Christian faith and a passion for working with children
Loves building relationships with parents to make them feel safe
Is youthful, creative and proactive about developing new ideas
Can work independently while collaborating well with a team
Has experience working with children, whether in a church, school or community
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.