Youth and Children Mission Worker

Please note this is a fixed term position for 2 years 

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Croydon Citadel Salvation Army Church & Community Centre is looking for a Youth and Children Mission Worker to support the Corps (Church) with an effective community programme, working specifically with children, young people and their families along with promoting Christian discipleship with the children and young people.

Your Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver youth and children focused spiritual programmes and community activities within the Corps and local community to support the successful delivery o9f mission
• Participate in and lead Christian worship and small group sessions where appropriate with a focus on youth and children’s ministry
• Demonstrate both a professional and caring manner when interacting with programme participants and the wider family to create a welcoming and supportive environment
• Fulfil any relevant administration processes to ensure that accurate records are maintained
• Contribute into the planning and review processes for the programmes and activities to ensure continuous improvement and development to meet the changing needs of the community

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of working on own initiative
• Proven experience of holding confidentiality
• Good organisational skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Must be a Team Player
• Good Time Management skills
• Requirement to be a Christian

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

 Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check DBS an Enhanced Disclosure Child workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found