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St Matthew's is a lively, growing Church of England church situated in the High Brooms area of Tunbridge Wells.

We are looking to appoint a committed Christian and three days a week to develop our Children and Families ministry.

You will be joining a well-established team whose desire is to encounter and respond to God within our community of High Brooms.

Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd April 2010.

If you are interested in applying for this position please see the job specification and ‘how to apply', below.

If you would like further information contact Jan Anderson on 01892 618108 or via the contact form below.

Job Specification

Job Title:	Children and Families' Worker
Employed by:	St Matthew's Church, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells
Line Manager:	Associate Minister
Place of Work:	St Matthew's Church Office

Main Areas of Responsibility:

1. Children aged 0 – 11
2. Families with children aged 0 – 11

Job Description

As the Children and Families worker you will have overall responsibility for the development and growth of the churches work with children aged 0 – 11 and their families and carers. You will be a member of the Church Leadership and Staff Team and will assist the vicar, staff and volunteers in more general ministerial tasks.

Key Tasks Will Include:

1. CHILDREN
1.1. Developing and overseeing all children’s activities, clubs and events.
1.2. Developing and overseeing all Sunday Children’s ministry.
1.3. Advocating on behalf of children to ensure the church continues to be a community in which children’s needs are constantly considered and prioritised.
1.4. Developing and overseeing strategies, programs and relationships that facilitate discipleship and outreach work amongst the local community.
1.5. Developing work in local primary schools such as assemblies, lessons and clubs.
1.6. Supporting, training and growing our volunteer teams.
1.7. Liaising closely with the Youth Department to ensure a coherent strategy is in place to support those aged 0 – 18.
1.8. Ensuring all good practice and child protection policies and procedures are adhered to.
1.9. Leading and planning all age worship services in consultation with the Youth Minister and Associate minister.
1.10. Preparing children for communion.
1.11. Developing the link with local uniformed organisations.

2. FAMILIES
2.1. Developing and overseeing work with families in the church and the local community, especially focusing on those with children aged 0 – 11. This may include visiting families, providing training days / courses on relevant subjects, liaising with other agencies developing similar work etc.
2.2. Helping to develop baptism preparation.
2.3. Developing initiatives and strategies to reach out to local families.
2.4. Building, supporting and training a volunteer team to enable the growth of this ministry.

3. GENERAL
3.1. Supporting the Vicar and Leadership Team in general ministerial duties as and when appropriate.
3.2. Playing a full role in the leadership and general administration of St Matthew’s Church.
3.3. Spending time developing yourself spiritually and professionally.
3.4. Ensuring there is excellent communication between the Children and Families department and other departments in the church.
3.5. Working collaboratively with other churches and agencies seeking similar goals.
3.6. Ensuring the Children’s and Families department is covered by adequate prayer support.
3.7.  Setting and Managing the Children and Families Budget in collaboration with the Church Treasurer.

We appreciate that because the post is for three days a week, the above will need to be prioritised in line with time available and, of necessity, not all areas will be able to receive the same level of commitment and development.

How to Apply

If you have read the advert and job specification and would like to apply for the position of Children & Families worker at St. Matt’s please send the following to:

Jan Anderson
Administrator,
St. Matthew’s Church
High Brooms Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent
TN4 9BW

Letter of application, to include:

• Why you feel you might be suited to the job
• Brief synopsis of your Christian journey and experience
• Up to date CV
• Details of two referees (references will not be taken up before interviews).

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd April.