Children and Families Pastor

St Mary’s Church, West Horsley

Committed to God · Connected with Each Other · Courageous in Faith

Committed · Connected · Courageous
www.stmaryswesthorsley.co.uk

Children and Families Pastor

Part time – Sunday morning’s, flexibility for the rest of your hours

Salary: £26,000-£30,000 pro-rata, depending upon experience

There is the possibility that, in time, this role could be made fulltime.

OUR CONTEXT

St Mary’s is a vibrant Anglican church in the village of West Horsley, Surrey, where people have
been worshipping Jesus Christ for nearly a thousand years. Rooted in that history and standing
on the shoulders of those who have been before us, we’re trying to proclaim the never-
changing good news of Jesus Christ, the gospel, to a new generation of people and believe that
Christ’s teaching remains fully relevant for all stages of life in today’s busy world.

Our vision is focused upon three strands: to be Committed to God, Connected with each other
and Courageous in living out our faith. We value the Scriptures, Spirit and Sacraments and
desire to make a difference in our community through both practical mission and active
evangelism.

Recent surveys show us that our village really values St Mary’s and our various ministries, and
that we are known for our great welcome!  We are seeing strong growth in our children’s work
with new families coming, but despite this we feel that that there is much more to do – and
especially with the youth in our village.

Our electoral role is just under 200, with around 140 adults and 20-30 children gathering week
by week.

Committed · Connected · Courageous
www.stmaryswesthorsley.co.uk

We currently run 3 groups for different ages in our Sunday morning services, and a Sunday
evening youth ministry for our 10-16s.  We attract a lot of young families who are seeking bible-
based teaching and a vibrant children’s work, and we are committed to seeing this grow and
develop, feeding into our 15-18 year-olds ministry

Additionally, we run a weekly baby and toddler group that reaches into the wider village
community of parents, grandparents and carers, and this is starting to show signs of being a
pathway into church for these families.

WHY WE THINK THIS ROLE IS GREAT

  You get to be part of small and supportive staff team

  You get to be part of a wonderfully loving church community

  You get to work with some great children, having the opportunity to really help them

flourish as they explore faith in Jesus

  You get to minister alongside a group of committed, passionate and enthusiastic lay

team members

  You get to live and work in a beautiful part of the country

  There are the resources available to help you succeed in this role

  You’re only 40 minutes from London on the train, and right in the beautiful Surrey hills.

Committed · Connected · Courageous
www.stmaryswesthorsley.co.uk

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PASTOR: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working in tandem with the Youth Pastor and CYM Lead, you will be responsible for developing
and implementing the vision for our children’s work. Specifically, you will:

•  Facilitate creative and engaging teaching that helps children’s discipleship and

experience of faith

•  Build into, train and grow, the fantastic team of volunteer leaders and helpers
•  Source the right bible-based teaching material for the various Children’s groups,

ensuring that the ‘curriculum’ covers all the key aspects of our faith, with more depth as
the age increases

•  Encourage, and help equip, families to parent for faith, through the provision of courses

and ad-hoc support groups

•  Keep families up to date with clear, helpful and timely communication
•  Create, lead and facilitate attractive and compelling events at key times, including

Christmas, Easter and an alternative to Halloween

•  Build deep relationships with our local schools
•  Help us think differently about taking children’s church to the village, rather than purely

a “come to us” model

•  Be present each week at Noah’s Ark, our Baby and Toddler group, to help out where

needed and build relationships

•  Propose and manage the budget for the children’s ministry.

Committed · Connected · Courageous
www.stmaryswesthorsley.co.uk

GENERAL

  Help Team Leaders plan and distribute rotas
  Hold a team meeting for each group’s leaders at the start of each term to explain and
review the programme, discuss group dynamics and to pray for the work.  Hold a mid-
term review meeting to see how it’s going and generally discuss the group and pray for
the ministry.

  Play your part in the staff team, help where needed in all aspects of life at St Mary’s.
  Working alongside our PSO to ensure all Safeguarding policies and risk assessments are

completed and up to date.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  Have a passion for seeing children and young people grow spiritually and in their love

for Jesus

  Ability to engage and inspire young people, building trust a...

About Highway Vineyard Church (HVC)

HVC is a growing multicultural church in the Borough of Newham in East London, with the

vision  to  be  a  multi-site  church  and  our  aim  is  to  pastor  the  city.  We  are  seeking  to

contagiously  and compassionately demonstrate and communicate the love of Jesus to the

people of our city.

Our  Sunday  morning  worship  service  at  our  Stratford  site  has  regular  attendance  in  the

region  of  200.  Our  Sunday  morning  worship  service  at  our  Manor  Park  site  has  regular

attendance in the region of 30-40.

Organisational context and Current Priorities

HVC currently runs a variety of compassion projects at both our sites, including a food bank

and  pantry  at  our  Store  House,  a  baby  clothes  bank  called  Growbaby  and  we  are  also

working  with  a  local  hotel  which  houses  new  asylum  seekers,  providing families space to

cook in a large church’ kitchen.

Our Stratford site has a large purpose-built building on the main road into Stratford within

20 minutes’ walk of the Olympic Park and our Manor Park site has a smaller building which

is situated in a diverse community.

We have the following on our staff team (some paid, some voluntary) at HVC:

●  A Senior Pastor
●  Two Site Pastors
●  A Pioneer Pastor
●  A Youth and Community Pastor
●  Children & Families Pastor
●  A Welcome Pastor
●  Operations Manager
●  A Store House Manager
●  A Finance Officer
●  A Facilities Manager

We  are  in  a partnership with London City Mission and have an evangelist working with us

half a day a week.

This post carries an occupational requirement on the grounds of religion and belief.

Candidates applying must be able to demonstrate a Christian belief and value system in

line with Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland Statement of Faith:

http://www.vineyardchurches.org.uk/resources/tools/statement-of-faith/

Children and Families Pastor Job Description

Highway Vineyard Church

Job Title

Children and Families Pastor - One Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

The Role

Are you passionate about seeing children come to know Jesus and grow in relationship with

Him? This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growing children’s ministry, helping

to direct the vision of Highway Vineyard Kids and deliver our programme of children’s

discipleship. We have four groups running across two sites and around 25 - 35 children

regularly attending our church.

Alongside running the children’s ministry, you will be responsible for our compassion and

outreach ministries aimed at local families with under 11s. We are seeking a seasoned and

skilled individual with a keen understanding of church leadership and a heart to see the

Kingdom advance through children’s ministry and a passion for bringing God’s love and

truth to families in our local areas.

Team

You will be responsible to Simon Clinton, Senior Pastor, and will regularly work together

with the Youth Pastor and Operations Manager.

Hours worked

Full-time, 5 days per week (37.5 hours), Tuesday - Friday and Sundays. You will sometimes

be required to work evenings and Saturdays, for which time off in-lieu will be rewarded.

Alternative working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates

Salary

£30,000 pro rata + pension provision

Annual Leave

The annual total is 25 days +8 Bank Holidays for full time or pro-rata.

Terms of Employment

This is a one year, fixed-term contract as maternity leave cover.

Key Responsibilities

●  Facilitating the vision and direction of Highway Vineyard Kids

Highway Kids is full of potential; there is so much we believe God wants to do in and

through our children’s ministry. We are looking for a Children and Families Pastor who will

continue to cast and facilitate the vision of our ministries so that they grow and flourish.

●  Planning and preparing our Sunday groups

You will be required to oversee and support the children’s ministries at both our sites

(Stratford and Manor Park), by developing a yearly curriculum for Kids’ Church, planning

and preparing the material for Sunday mornings for all age groups and ensuring that all

teams are operating at a high-standard with the support and resources they need.

●  Development of volunteers

You will be managing and working with a lot of volunteers across the children’s and

outreach ministries. A key role of the Children and Families Pastor will be to recruit,

delegate and support the volunteer teams so that they can do excellent work!

●  Overseeing Growbaby

One of our exciting compassion outreach projects here at HVC is Growbaby. We provide

clothing and equipment for 0-5 year olds and give to all who come through the door. But

more than that, we focus on connecting and building relationships with the many parents,

babies and toddlers who we welcome each week, by offering a listening ear, kind words,

support and prayer.

●  Helping facilitate the Vineyard Discipleship Year Programm...

Job Reference:

1675

Location:

Cambridgeshire

Hours of Work:

18.5 hours per week, term time only (part-time)

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Contract Type:

Temporary Contract

Closing Date:

01 Feb 2026

Pre-school Assistant
Service: Peterborough Pre-Schools

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Location: Cygnets Pre-school, Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8BZ

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
- 8.30am – 12.10pm, Mon – Fri
- Option to work additional sessional hours
.
Contract: Maternity cover – temporary, expected to commence March 2026 dependent on pre-employment checks

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is a busy and varied role offering the chance to support young children as they learn and develop within one of our early years setting. The role includes building strong working relationships with the families who access the service and supporting them in their journey as their child navigates these important years. This is a senior role with extra responsibilities within the setting and offers opportunities to learn new skills and build on current strengths.

Main Responsibilities:
• Working within a small team to always deliver excellent practice
• Supporting with the early identification and interventions for children requiring additional developmental support
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding within your role
• Holding responsibility for a key group of children and progressing their learning and development

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Must either hold a full and valid early years and childcare qualification at Level 2 or above or be working towards this.
• Must have some relevant experience of supporting young children with their learning through play.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service - Enhanced Level including children’s barred list check

Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro-rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days pro-rata plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form on the Family Action website
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place early February.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: karen.woodcock@family-action.org.uk

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interv...

Family Wellbeing Practitioner (Young Person) Project Worker 1: for Barnardo's Cyfle Service.

Location of Post: 

The Young Person Wellbeing Practitioner will be based from the Westbourne Centre in Rhyl and will supporting young people in local schools/community hubs and family homes. A digital offer will also be made available to the service users.  

Summary of Service: 

Service 2- Young Person's Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service. 

Aim: To offer 1:1 and/or group support to young people to improve their emotional wellbeing through tailored support packages which is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure their voice is heard in the progress of their plan- to help them reach their desired outcomes.

Who is it for: Young People aged 12- up until their 18th Birthday (depending on assessed need).

Job purpose

The post holder will directly support young people to positively manage emotional well-being issues.

 Job Activities:

To meet with the young person and support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs on a regular and planned basis. An assessment of their needs will be required to help formulate a support plan.

• To facilitate communication and engagement with young people using a range of approaches.
• Attend service meetings involving staff and young people.
• Liaise, mediate and advocate with other agencies, individuals and communities who are significant to the lives of young people.
• Encourage active participation of young people in the management, operations and development of the service.
• Work with young people, the Voice and Influence worker and the Team Manager and Children's Services Manager to facilitate young people presenting their views and ideas directly to help shape the development of the new service.
• Contribute to meeting and reporting on targets set by Families First.

Specific Essential Requirements:

• Knowledge of other supportive emotional health and wellbeing services available to young people.
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people and the systems which impact upon their lives (Health, benefits, education, employment, housing).
• Involvement in establishing and working with support networks for young people.
• Involvement in designing and implementing group and individual programmes of work with vulnerable young people.
• Skilled in communicating with young people.
• A full, clean driving licence and the use of a car to meet the requirements of the post.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including planned occasional evenings and weekends.

NB • Supervisory responsibility would be nil.

For further information regarding the post please email rhian.jones@barnardos.org.uk 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to ...

PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER
 JOB DESCRIPTION
( Radford)
Updated March 2022

Royal Naval Pre-school Learning Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.  We provide early help through support working with local agencies to identify
children and families who will benefit and, we undertake assessment of the early help needed and
provide targeted services to address those needs.

Main responsibilities.

•  Taking the lead role and responsibility of running the childcare facility.
•  Ensuring that every effort has been made to keep the group open and running

childcare sessions. If for a reason the group must close, then arrangements are
made to re –open as quickly as possible, with the possibility that this may take
the group outside of term time. As the lead person you will be present if required
to direct /advise parents, make phone calls to all users, staff, and Area
Coordinator. This may be outside of the core hours.

•  Providing play and learning opportunities in line with current legislation in a safe

and caring environment.

•  Adhering to RNPSLO policies and good practices, ensuring that all staff are

aware of policies and working practices.

•  To follow the instruction and guidance of the Area Co-ordinator where

appropriate. To follow up instructions/guidance from area coordinator to staff
team.

•  To ensure that security is always maintained adhering to the organisations

policies and working practices.

•  To work to good and safe practice whilst using ICT including the Internet during

daily correspondence with other settings and outside agencies.

•  Maintaining the Internet through monitoring and reporting to the Area Coordinator

any undesirable messages etc through the Internet incident logbook.

•  To meet and greet visitors, into the setting after first verifying ID.
•  To plan and set out the day’s activities delegating duties to staff where

appropriate ensuring that staff ratios are always met.

•  Keeping the register up to date and balanced on a daily/weekly basis.
•  To ensure appropriate ratios are met within the setting and age ranges of

children attending.

•  Ensuring that there are no outstanding fees/debts allowed to culminate.
•  To maintain sustainability and viability of the setting.
•  Complete Early Years Grant Funding process for the children attending the pre-

school.

•  To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage within the setting coordinating
record keeping, planning, observing and any other appropriate paper work

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related to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Working within the Statutory
Framework for the EYFS stage welfare requirements. and the organisations
policies and good practices.
 As the manager you are responsible for monitoring staff’s paperwork relating to
children ensuring that is kept up to date and is of a professional standard.
•  To manage the staff and your own allocated paperwork time within the working

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day to ensure that all relevant paperwork is kept up to date.

•  To supervise the staff team on a regular basis that feed into annual appraisals

held by the area coordinator.

•  To review and evaluate all aspects of the preschool in line with Ofsted

requirement.

•  As the building controller for the setting, you are responsible for all aspects of
Health and Safety including risk assessments, working alongside the MOD for
annual inspections. (Goosewell site excluded)

•  To supervise storage and care of equipment along with maintenance of buildings
when repair work is needed, adhering to health and safety requirements, before
and after the sessions. This can include meeting with contractors outside of
opening times.

•  To carry out necessary cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic environment,

this can mean operating outside of opening times when children are not present.

•  To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the

group is always present.

•  To hold supervision for all members of staff team on a regular basis. You are
responsible for your own team’s attendance and disciplinary up to the point of
formal disciplinary actions when the area coordinator will be involved.

•  To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the

group is always present.

•  Attend all training as appropriate this may include courses outside of working

hours/ term time, to direct staff to further develop skills and qualifications both to
self develop and to enhance the setting.
 Manage the settings training allocation responding to staffing ratios and
seasonal attendance levels

•

•  To attend managers meetings and when required visit other settings.
•  Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunity’s

framework.

•  To arrange cover for staff in their absence through the administration office.
Ensuring that ratios are always adhered to. This may mean con...

At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences; we want people to feel part of something amazing and this includes our youngest of visitors and the people they visit with. We are therefore looking for keen and enthusiastic people to help run our weekly Wednesday term time toddler group: The Gosling Gang. You will enjoy working with other volunteers, families and young children; have good communication skills, an outgoing personality and an ability to think on your feet.

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number. 

Just to let you know, some of our roles are very popular. To help our teams and minimise disappointment for people kind enough to want to support us, we might take roles down before the closing date if we get a lot of applications. If you do miss a role, or are looking for something particular, you can sign up to opportunity alerts. 

No formal qualifications are required. However, for this role it is essential that you have:

• Experience of working with the toddler age group
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to talk to visitors both on a one-to-one level and to larger groups
• An interest in Education related activities
• Previous experience in running similar events would be desirable

Unfortunately this role is not suitable for Under 18's.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
• Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
• Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

Job reference:000788

Salary:£32,567.00 - £40,603.00 per annum (SCP 23C – 31C) dependent on qualifications and experience

Employment type:Permanent

Services:Care – Residential Services

Hours Per Week:37 hours per week worked on a night shift basis.

Closing date:28/01/2026

Job Description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

About Kibble

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

Job Purpose

Supported by Kibble’s Night Service Managers you will work across Kibble’s Residential and Community Based Services. You will have responsibility for the safety and well-being of our young people throughout the night. This can be a vulnerable time for our young people and as such you will have the skills and abilities to be able to support our young people through times of crisis.

Main Duties

The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the particular needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas;

1. Assessment Phase of the Child or Young Person

• Reading relevant reports and records
• Identifying any particular medical, social, religious or dietary requirements
• Ensuring that next of kin are aware of the location and telephone number of the establishment as well as contact names(s) and visiting times

Ensuring that child or young person:

• Understands the reason for admission
• Is aware of the social and educational programme he/she will be undertaking
• Is shown all the facilities of the school
• Understands visiting and home contact arrangements
• Understands the rules and regulations of the school
• Is aware of procedures to contact staff over personal concern and complaints
• Understands the roles of those involved in his/her care plan

2. The Care Programme

The Child and Youth Care Worker will:

• Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed
• Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Centre to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement
• Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the school’s social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker
• Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and to assist the linkage between the school’s work and the area team social worker’s tasks. Therefore a driver’s licence is essential for this post

3. Recording and Reporting

• The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the placement plan for the child or young person is recorded in the format required by the Centre
• The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the reports required by the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or the Clerk of the Court or the Procurator Fiscal and the area team social worker are provided within the required timescales

Worker Profile

The Child and Youth Care Worker will be able to;

• Relate to children and young people in a...

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team and embrace ouridentity of being ‘one family with two homes’ as we share ministry across our two buildings and the benefits this offers.

Full application pack available on request. For an application pack or an informal conversation please contact gemma@coveparish.church. This is a full-time post but we are open to considering part-time for the right candidate.

Qualifications:

A degree (in any subject) or an additional 3 years’ experience leading Youth,Children or Families work.

A theological or teaching qualification at degree level or higher (Desirable)

Skills:

IT Skills, proficiency in MS Office

Social media awareness and ability to use in ministry

Ability to communicate to a wider variety of audience types in a wide variety ofcontexts.

Being comfortable and confident to communicate with all ages including parents and grandparents.

A Full clean driving licence (Desirable)

Experience in PA and ProPresenter (Desirable)

First aid and food hygiene qualifications (Desirable)

Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of safeguarding policy and its application in a parish context.

A Thorough knowledge of the Bible, with the ability to communicate nuanced ideas.

Knowledge of issues particular to young people and families at the moment (Desirable).

Experience:

2-5 years’ experience leading youth, children or families ministry

A track record of successful team building, team recruitment and people management.

Leadership of growing youth/children/family ministry (Desirable)

Other:

It is a genuine occupational requirement to be a christian and to worship, or be prepared to, at Cove Parish.

A baptised member of a church.

A Self-motivated team player, able to inspire others

Flexible and innovative., adapting to change.

Should be willing to undertake a DBS check, at an enhanced plus level

Application Deadline: 12 noon 26th January 2026

Interviews: 4th February 2026363349

Cove Parish

We are a thriving church family with a heart to reach out to our wider community, demonstrating gracious generosity, and whole life worship whilst reflecting Jesus, inspiring hope and loving joyfully. Cove in Farnborough, North Hampshire is geographically and numerically a large, diverse, parish with 8, soon to be 9 schools, expensive housing developments together with estates with a high amount of social housing. We are a 5 minute drive from Farnborough town centre with shops, restaurants and a cinema and the parish is blessed with large green spaces, wooded areas and several country parks.

We are one family and are privileged to have two church buildings (a smaller Victorian church and a more flexible building). Our two churches and parish are hives of activity all week hosting many outreach missional initiatives; Bumps and Babies and Little Fishes welcome and support new and young families. Open Door, Meeting Point, both Footprints cafes, and Cove Community lunch are a haven for those struggling with loneliness, the cold and hunger. With courageous faith we recently took over Farnborough Foodbank recognising the need within our town as it supports over 100 families every month. We regularly holds assemblies in schools, often accompanied by the Open the Book team. In turn the schools visit our church buildings for Christmas and Easter services, pay tribute on Remembrance Sunday as well as take part in our creative outreach initiatives like the Christmas Journey and Easter Workshops.

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Job Vacancy

Children & Young Persons Independent Stalking Advocate (ISA) (*Female)

Leeds based with some travel in West Yorkshire (hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,050 (FTE) actual £16,820 per annum

Be part of something that keeps children and young people safe fromstalking

This new role will put you at the heart of an innovative partnership across West Yorkshire that is changing how we respond to stalking. As part of the Safer Steps Team, you will provide specialist support to high-risk, vulnerable children and young people who are experiencing stalking, whether it is domestic abuse-related or non domestic abuse-related. Your work will help shape a safer, more coordinated approach to rotecting young people and improving their long-term wellbeing.

You will play a key role in raising awareness and understanding of stalking and its unique impact on young victim-survivors across services and partner organisations. Through your work, you will help break down barriers to support, ensuring children and young people can access the help they need when they need it most. You will also contribute to improving processes and pathways, helping to shape a more responsive and coordinated approach for both current and future victim-survivors.

We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, compassionate, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You’ll have experience working within a partnership or multi-agency environment, building trust, and supporting others through challenging circumstances.

If you want to use your knowledge, experience, and skills to do something that truly matters, improves safety, and changes lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, visit https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/join-our-team/. To arrange an informal conversation please contact recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk in the first instance.

The closing date is 9.00 am on Monday 26th January 2026 interviews will be held on

Friday 27th

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Children and Families Minister

Are you passionate about helping children and families grow in faith? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a creative, prayerful leader to shape and grow our children and families ministry. You'll work with an amazing team, build strong relationships, and bring fresh vision to this important area of work in our church and community.

37.5 hours per week (part-time or job share considered)

£24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Application Deadline: 15th February 2026

For more details, or to apply for the position, please take a look at the documents below:

Application Pack: Children and Families Minister

Application Form: Children and Families Minister

For an informal chat about the role, please email our Operations Manager, Jo Evans, on Jo.Evans@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk or call the office on 0114 268 7574.

All Saints Ecclesall

We’re a warm and welcoming Anglican Church that loves connecting faith with everyday life. Our hope is to offer something meaningful for everyone—whether folk are exploring what it means to follow Jesus or have been walking with Him for years.

We enjoy learning from the Bible, staying open to the Holy Spirit, and approaching faith with humility and curiosity. Our goal is to build a community of trust and friendship—among those who’ve been here a long time and those who are new to the area or simply curious about faith and community.

We work hard to make sure there’s something for children and young people, and we aim to be a safe and inclusive space for all, with a variety of worship styles to suit different preferences.

We hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you—and that you’ll also share your gifts and experiences to enrich our life together. Our staff team, PCC, and lay leaders are here to help you settle in and feel at home.

This welcome pack gives you a glimpse of our growing life together, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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• Salary:
• Band 6 - £36,291 - £47,808
• Location:
• Various locations (Community Hospice / OneBexley Hub / Across the Borough)
• Hours:
• 35 hours per week

A life, not a service

Are you a proactive social worker looking to break the mould? This is not your standard statutory role. You will be joining OneBexley, a pioneering consortium of eight local charities that has been working together to deliver Care Act support in a completely new way for the past five years.

Why this is different
Instead of the traditional “assess and prescribe” model, we operate under a unique “trusted assessor” framework.

• Community-first:We leverage the local voluntary sector to connect residents with their community, reducing the need for formal care.
• Strengths-based:Our goal is to help residents live “a life, not a service,” focusing on what is strong rather than just what is wrong.
• Collaborative:You will work across a partnership that includes Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), Age UK Bexley, Bexley Mencap, Carers’ Support Bexley, Crossroads Care, Inspire Community Trust and Mind in Bexley.

You can discover more about our unique partnership and member charities at onebexley.org.

The role

We are growing our team and looking for a third social worker to join us. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of this innovative model by mentoring our team of trusted assessors.

Your key responsibilities

• Empower the team:Provide regular supervision to trusted assessors, ensuring their wellbeing and career growth.
• Quality assurance:Sign off and authorise Care Act assessments and reviews produced by the team.
• Expert guidance:Act as a source of professional advice, supporting staff with difficult conversations regarding safeguarding or financial contributions.
• Case management:Oversee the triaging and allocation of referrals to ensure they align with our expertise.

Our values

Our values guide everything we do:

• Direct:We cut through complexity to ensure safety and clarity.
• Uplifting:We are generous with our time and prioritise supporting our people to grow.
• Proactive:We don’t wait for issues to arise; we look for solutions to help users achieve independence.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications:Be a qualified registered social worker.
• Experience:Experience of working in social care settings, including experience of reviewing and authorising Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Mobility:A full driving licence and access to a car for travel across the borough.

Why work with us?

You will be employed by the Community Hospice but work within the OneBexley consortium. We offer:

• Agile working:A culture focused on results and flexibility rather than strict 9–5 office hours.
• Pension:Company pension scheme with access to the NHS Pension Scheme for those already enrolled.
• Wellbeing:Family-friendly policies, generous holiday entitlement, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Perks:Free car parking and subsidised meals at the Bostall Hill site.

We reserve the right to close this job advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Thank you for your understanding.

Application deadline: Tuesday 27 January at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 4 February 2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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