Principal Responsibilities (Job Specification)

Leadership and Vision:

· To be responsible for the oversight and leadership of PBC’s work with young people between ages 11 and 18.

· To facilitate the establishing of a vision for youth work at PBC.

· To promote and implement this vision within the context of the church’s wider vision.

Team Building and Communication:

· To lead, motivate and offer pastoral support for the team of voluntary youth leaders.

· To liaise with leaders of other departments within the church to ensure the smooth operation of the youth work.

· To consult with parents, keeping clear lines of communication in connection with activities, events and issues.

Hands-on duties:

· To be responsible for the pastoral care and discipleship programmes of young people at PBC.

· To encourage young people in reaching their full potential as Christians.

· To be actively involved in the delivery of certain areas of the youth work within the church.

· To create opportunities to engage with the ‘hard to reach’ young people with church connections.

Broader Responsibilities:

· To develop the ever-growing relationships that are being established amongst the Churches Together In Poynton, particularly the Methodist Church who are presently joint members of Energy.

· To work with other youth leaders, youth agencies and schools on joint initiatives.

· To contribute to the relevant evangelisation of young people in the Community.

Good Practice:

· To uphold PBC’s policy on Child Protection across the span of the youth work.

Person Specification

Calling:

· A heart to see young people grow towards Christian faith and within their Christian faith

· Committed to own spiritual growth

· A good Christian role model to young people

Experience:

· Minimum 3 years experience of leading young people in a Christian context

· Worked in a full time youth leadership role

Qualifications:

· Youth Work or other relevant qualification preferred

Job Related Knowledge:

· Sound biblical knowledge and understanding

· Awareness of youth culture and key issues facing young people today

Skills and aptitudes:

· Excellent communicator with all age groups, particularly young people

· Ability to apply biblical teaching in a relevant and meaningful way

· Able to plan and organise a programme of activities for young people

· Self-motivated

· Able to work independently and in a team under the direction of the Senior Minister

· To be able to engage with young people at various stages in their spiritual development, including those who do not relate easily to church

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