About The Role
Take the lead in planning and delivering our youth programme — bi-weekly Sunday sessions, pastoral meetings, termly midweek events and an annual residential — while looking for ways to grow a ministry that forms lifelong disciples who know their identity, gifts and calling. This includes walking young people through key transitions (Kids to Youth in Year 6, younger to older youth, and sixth form into adulthood), building genuine community among them, and offering pastoral care that takes seriously the pressures they face today. You’ll also inspire young people to live out and share their faith, connect them to the wider life and mission of the church, and commit to holding our volunteers and young people regularly in prayer.
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.
• Oversee, plan and participate in leading our youth activities (currently fortnightly Sunday morning sessions, fortnightly Sunday evening sessions, informal pastoral meetings, communications with young people, termly midweek events, a yearly residential weekend)
• Identify scope for development of our youth ministry to fulfil our vision for young people (above) setting them up for life-long apprenticeship to Jesus, cultivating their identity, gifting and calling
• Plan for key transition points including the move from All Souls Kids into All Souls Youth (around Easter, in year 6), from younger youth into older youth, and from year 13 into adulthood
• Help foster connection, friendship and authentic fellowship between young people at All Souls
• Provide pastoral care and support, recognising the complex challenges young people face today
• Encourage and equip young people to share their faith with their friends and ‘do what Jesus did’
• Support young people in their involvement in the ministry and mission of the wider church
• Actively uphold our volunteer team and young people in prayer
• Work with the vicar & PCC to discern how best to develop the youth ministry to fulfil the aims of the Mission Action Plan, and prioritise resources accordingly
• Encourage and challenge the whole church family in its calling to making disciples of young people
• Empower volunteers and help integrate new team members, providing support and oversight
• Communicate with parents regarding activities, and provide support to families where possible
• Attend staff meeting and establish a regular pattern of supervision with line manager
• Report to the PCC and APCM as requested
• Collaborate, where appropriate, with churches, schools and other relevant organisations
• Comply with our policies including health and safety, data protection and communications
• Liaise with the Safeguarding Team to promote safeguarding and report concerns
• Access and make use of opportunities for training and development
• Make space and time for your own relationship with God
A committed Christian, supportive of the mission and values of All Souls and the Church of England*
• A heart for young people, and a passion to encourage and facilitate them in their discipleship
• Ability to work creatively to further develop the youth work provision
• Experience of and / or qualifications relating to work with young people
• Experience of, or an understanding of, adolescent development and group dynamics
• Good organisation, communication and IT skills
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team (including delegation)
• Spiritual maturity and a desire to grow as a disciple of Jesus
• A commitment to a lifestyle that acts as a good role model for people seeking 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.