Youth Ministry Coordinator – St Luke’s Church Hedge End

St Luke’s is a contemporary, caring, diverse and Christ centred church, drawn together by their desire to know and follow Jesus. They seek to provide a safe place where all people can find faith, friendship, support and direction, and where all can be inspired to be a blessing in their families, neighbourhoods and networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• To have primary responsibility for the leadership of the Youth Ministry at St. Luke’s, implementing and developing the spiritual direction and programme for the 11-18 year olds in the church and community.
• To help the church develop its Youth mission and ministry, building on the existing work of the Youth Café and Junction 7.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Vibrant Christian who loves young people, is full of the Holy Spirit and is passionate about their calling to reach, help and disciple young people
• Team leader and developer of people 
• Proactive approach and commitment to see projects through to completion
• Excellent relationship skills across all people groups and backgrounds
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and issues calmly and effectively
• A team player, with the ability to encourage and work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff
• Ability to adapt to different work pressures and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead

Regular Tasks:

• To plan, manage and implement/facilitate all youth activities and groups.
• To work closely with the Youth Café co-ordinator, attending Youth Café and being part of the team
• To build on the work of the Youth Café, establishing vision, launching new events and groups and facilitating transition of young people from Youth Café into the new groups
• To be a presence in the local community, liaising with others such as the local council youth worker
• To continue and grow relationships with our two local secondary schools, deepening engagement, leading assemblies and clubs, mentoring etc.
• On an ongoing basis, to recruit safely, lead, manage and equip a team of volunteer leaders
• To develop volunteer leaders and young people by empowering and releasing through delegation
• To release young people to discover their gifts and to encourage them to regularly serve in a team
• To be the main point of contact for parents, seeking to build partnerships and be a focal point for administrative enquiries
• To ensure that the Church’s Safeguarding Policy is followed, and that good safeguarding practice is fully embedded in the Church’s work, including regular training for volunteers
• To provide relevant and up-to-date information to young people, through all appropriate communication channels, including social media and other church applications
• To network and pray with local youth workers, encouraging collaboration across the area
• To keep informed of wider local, and national youth ministries particularly through Satellites, Youth Alpha, Youthscape etc., and to organise camps/residentials where appropriate
• To help young people engage healthily with life events such as examinations and to prepare them for life after school (including moving to university, where appropriate)
• To undergo regular training, in agreement with the Line Manager, to ensure relevant skills and knowledge are up to date
• To Purchase and oversee all youth-related stock, resources and necessities
• To play a full part in St. Luke’s staff team

The Contract:

• 2 year fixed-term contract, with a view to extend
• Full time post of 38 hours per week but a jobshare/pro-rata part time/term time only post would be considered (input over Christmas and Easter periods would be required if term time only, but negotiable)
• Subject to an enhanced DBS and a probationary period of 6 months
• Holidays: 6 weeks per year 228 hours) a year based on 38 hours per week including statutory holidays and a maximum of 6 Sundays
• Option to contribute towards NEST Workplace Pension Scheme; employers’ contribution 5% of pay
• Starting salary range from £25,088 – £28,936 pa) depending on experience and current situation
• Office space including use of a computer is provided
• Includes induction, regular supervision and annual review

Note: In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and St Luke’s would expect their Youth Ministry Coordinator to adhere to St Luke’s values as a church.