Youth Worker

Do you have a heart for young people, a passion for faith and the energy to help pre teens/teenagers feel they truly belong? Fairmilehead Parish Church, Edinburgh, is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Sunday Youth Worker to help grow and develop our teenage group within the life of our church, building relationships, encouraging faith and creating a space where young people feel safe, valued and excited to come along.

• Leading and growing a teenage group on Sunday mornings from 10:15am to 12:15pm.
• Supporting young people in their faith journey in creative and relevant ways.
• Organising a fun, social outing once a month to build friendships and community.
• Organising a yearly fundraiser.
• Working alongside the Minister and volunteers to shape an engaging youth programme.

• A proven track record of working with young people.
• A background in church or Christian youth work. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
• Someone creative, relational and reliable who has a genuine desire to invest in teenagers and help them flourish.

• Pro rata pay according to qualifications and experience.
• A supportive church community.
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference.