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Title of Post:
Ministerial Assistant with
special responsibility for Youth Work in the congregation and parish of Greenbank Church,
Edinburgh.
It is recognised that the post contains an element of flexibility
and the following description will be subject to final adjustment to take
into account the particular gifts and skills of the successful applicant as
well as the requirements of the congregation.
Location:
Greenbank Parish Church Edinburgh
EH10 6ES. Information about Greenbank can be found on the church
web-site www.greenbankchurch.org
Job Remit
The role will be that of an
initiator and facilitator and supporter and will include the following
responsibilities,
- To
evaluate with the Minister Greenbank’s current Christian
education programme for young people, especially teenagers and young
adults and make recommendations for development and extension of this
work in a coordinated manner.
- To
share an active leadership role in the existing Christian education
groups for teenagers.
- To
explore Greenbank’s Christian outreach to young people and to
develop new initiatives in this area
- To
be responsible with the Minister for planning and being involved in
worship appropriate for young people.
- To
participate by arrangement with the minister in the wider worship and
work of the Church.
- To
keep themselves informed of developments and resources in the areas of
Christian youth education and outreach in the Church of Scotland and
the wider church and draw on these where appropriate.
Working Relationships
- The appointee will work with the Minister who
will be their line-manager
- The appointee will liaise with the Youth
Education Support Group, a committee of the Kirk Session charged with
overseeing and supporting youth work.
- The appointee will liaise with the current
voluntary leaders of the Christian Education groups within the congregation,
offering them support, ideas and resources to develop and enhance
their existing work.
- The appointee will liaise with the leaders of
other young people’s organisations eg
scouts and guides.
- A support group of 4/5 members from the wider
congregation will be provided for the appointee.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
1. A lively
Christian faith
- Experience of working successfully with young
people
- Strong communication and team-working skills
Desirable
- Theological education
- Training for some relevant form of ministry
- Active membership of the Church of Scotland or
one of its ecumenical partners
Conditions
Hours: 18 per week (approx) including Sundays and some
evenings
Salary: £10,000 per annum
Holidays: Four weeks annually plus 8 statutory days
Length of
Contract: 3 years subject to review after 1 year
Child Protection.
The successful applicant must comply with the Church of Scotland’s
Child Protection Procedures.
Closing Date for
Applications
Letters of application accompanied by curriculum vitae
and the names and addresses of two referees should be submitted to:-
Mrs May Brown
Greenbank Church Office,
Braidburn Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 6ES
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