Children and Youth Apprentice

The Children and Youth Apprentice supports parishes in their work with children and youth from 0-18 years of age. The postholder will foster positive relationships with children and youth attendees, support existing church activities, and develop new programs to deepen their involvement and faith.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and youth attendees of the parish.
• Support existing activities, such as Sunday school, messy church, youth group etc., as required.
• Plan and deliver new programmes of activity to increase the involvement of children and young people in the life of the church and deepen their faith, as required.
• Maintain existing links with local schools/community groups and/or develop an outreach plan to local schools.
• Lead a discipleship course for young people, as required.
• Undertake the administration surrounding the children and youth work initiatives.
• Take part in weekly team and prayer meetings in the parish and attend supervision meetings with the Parish supervisor on a regular basis.
• Participate in group meetings and training with Ridley London and the Diocese.

Through this role, the postholder receives training and experience working with youth/children, including high quality training from Ridley London, the London Training Centre of Ridley Hall and Cambridge. Following the contract, the postholder will receive a Certificate in Higher Education (Level
4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children's work. Qualifications obtained at Level 2 (GCSE or NVQ) or a commitment to achieving these within the first year of the program.

• Experience in youth and children's work and/or community learning and development.
• Willingness to commit to a three‑year apprenticeship program which will include study, theory‑based assessments, regular attendance at college and additional learning activities.
• Christian faith.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory DBS check.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital.

At the LDF, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under‑represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding:
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering