Children, Youth and Families Minister
Full time post
Role Purpose
To lead and develop Trinity’s ministry with children and youth (4yrs‑18yrs) and their families, growing disciples of Christ. The role will include building teams, shaping programmes, supporting parents and the church to raise children and youth in faith. As a member of the Trinity staff team, you will also be involved in our wider ministry, implementing our vision and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop ministry with children, youth and their families.
- Provide strategic and pastoral leadership for TRINITY’s work with children and young people (4yrs – 18yrs) and their families, ensuring discipleship is central, purposeful, well‑resourced, and integrated with the life of the church and mentoring them into the next generation of Christian leaders.
- Shape a culture of discipleship for children and youth by developing and overseeing programmes, practices and rhythms that help children and youth grow into confident, secure young adults with a solid faith in Jesus.
- Equip and support parents and carers, offering encouragement, resources and opportunities for connection that strengthen faith formation in the home and everyday life.
- Build, lead, and develop teams: recruit, train, support and line‑manage volunteers and leaders within the CYP ministry, fostering a healthy team culture and enabling others to develop their skills and vocation.
- Grow relationships with Church Primary Schools and other educational institutions in our parish.
- Collaborate with the wider staff team and church leadership to ensure we live out our vision and values, contributing to mission and life of the wider church.
- Ensure safe, inclusive and well‑governed ministry: uphold safeguarding policies, develop accessibility and inclusion for children and families with additional needs, manage administration, communication and the CYP budget.
About You
- Passionate about discipling children, youth and their families.
- Experienced in leading, growing, inspiring and running children’s and youth ministry.
- A confident and relational leader who encourages and enjoys seeing others grow.
- Creative, self‑motivated and collaborative team player.
- Capable of managing effective administration and a flexible schedule.
- Emotionally mature, able to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them.
- Gospel‑centred, evangelical, spirit‑filled and spirit‑led.
- Actively growing in knowledge and love of Jesus Christ through regular prayer and bible study.
As a faith‑based organisation, our beliefs are foundational to everything we do. It is therefore an occupational requirement for any applicant to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, and a communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion therewith, or a member of the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or Churches Together in England, or the Evangelical Alliance). They must also have the right to work and remain in the UK.
Safeguarding and Accountability
TRINITY is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for all. The Children, Families and Youth Minister will be responsible for ensuring that all CYP ministry operates in line with the church’s safeguarding policy, be part of the safeguarding team and work closely with the Parish Safeguarding Officer. The role is accountable to the Rector and works within the governance and structure of the Church of England. This post involves regulated activity and is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Practical Details
- Salary: £25,500 – £29,000 (depending on experience and qualification).
- Accommodation: a generous two‑bedroom flat in a property owned by TRINITY.
- Employment type: Full‑time (part‑time and job share will be considered for the right candidate(s)).
- Probationary period: 6 months.
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