41 Youth and Children jobs

We're looking for someone who has a passion for helping children and young people grow and discover Jesus.  You're excited to evolve our existing activities and create new opportunities in our community.  For full details see our website:  www.battlebaptistchurch.org.uk

St Margaret’s Rainham is a growing, outward-looking Anglican church in a parish of 26,000 people, with strong links to nine local schools and a clear vision for mission among children and families. We are not looking for someone to run programmes. We are looking for someone who will build relationships, nurture faith, and help form new worshipping communities rooted in everyday life. Over the next four years, we are seeking to: establish three new intergenerational worshipping communities engage at least 150 children and families in sustained discipleship deepen partnerships with schools and the wider community This is a new role with real scope to shape and develop the ministry. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, with strong volunteer foundations already in place and a culture that values prayer, reflection and sustainable ministry. We are looking for someone who: has a living Christian faith and is a communicant...

We are re-advertising this job. We are excited about this opportunity at Southam & Bishop’s Itchington Congregational Church to employ a new Children and Families Worker. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with children and families, and teaching them about the love of Christ, enabling them to grow in discipleship and become more involved in the life of the Church. We want to build on our current ministry to the younger generations, through Children’s Church, PaintPot and Jackpot, and develop this work further so that it will grow and flourish in the future. We are in the position, with the help of a generous grant from the Congregational Federation, to fund an initial three-year post. Start date – Flexible Contract – This is a fixed term appointment for an initial 3 years. It will have a probationary period of 3 months. Hours – 10 hours per week, including attendance at Sunday morning service where possible, weekly daytime and evening activities,...

·Be a known Christian presence in school, provide pastoral support which promotes the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff. ·Contribute to pastoral aspects of the school curriculum, including Mental Health and Wellbeing, Human Spirituality, Relationships and Sex Education, and Transition. ·Offer mentoring and guided listening and where appropriate prayer, to the whole school community. ·Be willing to lead school assemblies, after school and holiday activities and projects. ·Act as a representative of The Cotswold School and local churches both on and off site, upholding the values and good reputation of both. ·Strengthen relationships between the school, local churches and wider community. ·Respond creatively to opportunities for connection between the life of the school and local churches, including places of existing youth work. ·Identify and respond to opportunities for new youth work projects at locations across the south of the North Cotswold Deanery. ·Work...

Kardia is a ministry under Hope Church Lytham and is an early intervention mental health resource that equips youth leaders to tackle mental health issues with teenagers. We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to drive forward and promote Kardia. The ideal candidate will be a devoted Christian, an advocate for young people and will be passionate about good mental health. The post holder will work alongside the founder of Kardia to make a difference in the lives of teenagers nationwide. Main duties To develop and expand the brand of Kardia through raising awareness of the resource, including creating a good social media presence. To sign youth workers up to our training days to equip them to deliver Kardia in their own settings. To set up and host online training days, creating a warm and friendly environment for youth workers to access the training. To attend exhibitions and networking events to promote the course.

CONTACT HR@ELIMNORTHAMPTON.COM FOR A FULL RECRUITMENT PACK, WHICH INCLUDES DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO APPLY ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for someone who comes alive when they see children discovering who God is and what faith can look like in their everyday world. At ECN, we want every child from early childhood through the end of primary ‑ school age (0 - 11s) to feel safe, welcomed, and excited to learn about Jesus in ways that connect with them. This role is all about shaping that kind of environment – building a ministry that’s vibrant, nurturing, and rooted in a genuine love for God and for families. You’ll oversee our Sunday kids programmes, champion children’s discipleship, support parents and carers, and help ensure children are woven into the life of the wider church. If you’re passionate about investing in the next generation and you bring both creativity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 1. Discipleship and...

Children's worker needed at our evanglical CofE suburban church in Newcastle under Lyme, North Staffs. We're open to someone at the beginning of ministry; or experienced and able to take on significant responsibity, including involvement in other areas of church life if wanted. Salary to £33,500, with relocation package available too. Do ring us on 01782 619594 to discuss

This is an exciting shared role across Phase Hitchin and Christchurch Methodist and United Reformed Church. The purpose of this role is to support and inspire young people across school, church and community settings. You will strengthen wellbeing, create safe spaces for faith exploration and build consistent, positive relationships with young people in Hitchin and the surrounding area. The role is structured so that approximately 45 percent of your time is invested in Phase school and community delivery, 45 percent in Christchurch youth ministry, and 10 percent in shared partnership activity that strengthens collaboration across the town. You will join two aligned, supportive teams committed to helping young people thrive. The role is one coherent calling working across two aligned organisations, who already work closely together. Christchurch is a Methodist and URC ecumenical partnership with over 200 members based in Hitchin, North...

We are looking for someone who loves the Lord Jesus to oversee and support ministry amongst children/young people and community outreach, building on relationships established through our parent/toddler groups, youth activities,  english language classes and other community outreach across all ages.  Working as part of a team alongside the full-time pastor, other part-time staff and numerous volunteers, the role also offers opportunities to use gifts and experience in various other areas of church ministry, potentially including preaching and pastoral ministry.  The role could be filled by someone on a full-time, or by more than one person part-time.  The current incumbent is moving into overseas church ministry. Visit our website  www.caterhambaptist.org.uk   To find out more please contact the minister, jonathan@caterhambaptist.org.uk    

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030. We are committed to doubling the number of young active disciples and ensuring there is a thriving Children and Young Peoples’ (CYP) ministry within reach of every young person. We are energised by the opportunities to create ways for children and young people to encounter Jesus.   Our Growing Younger strategy outlines a bold pathway for transformation across parishes, schools, homes, and mission communities. The Encounter Programme sits at the heart of this vision, creating opportunities for children and young people to encounter Jesus and grow in lifelong discipleship.   To help bring this vision to life, we are delighted to be recruiting for the role of Encounter Project Manager.   This is a significant strategic leadership role responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the Encounter Programme across the Diocese.   Working closely with our Directors, Archdeaconries,...

St Mary’s is growing and we’re ready to take a bold new step in our ministry with children and families. We’re looking for a creative, community-minded Christian who can help us make our 9am service a joyful, faith-forming home for local families, and build warm bridges into our community. You’ll: establish weekly, fun, Bible-centred children’s groups at our 9am contemporary service; recruit and train a growing lay team; be a friendly presence at Roots & Shoots (our Monday toddler group), offering gentle Christian input; lead a monthly assembly at a local primary school and be involved in the Lighthouse summer holiday club; support parents with simple faith-at-home resources and a half-termly coffee & prayer hub. We’re looking for a practising Christian who: loves Jesus and loves children; has experience leading children’s groups, ideally in a church context; is committed to full inclusion within the Church (see Inclusive Church statement:...

Developing the ministry at Gorsley Baptist Church (GBC) for the 11- early 20s and supporting the transition from Children’s work into and youth, working with the children’s worker. Working with an established volunteer team, families, community groups, and engaging in a variety of events. Building connections with the youth and their parent/carers. Currently we run two groups on a Sunday across 11-18’s, one of the groups helping transition those in the youth group into main services and serving on teams. During the week we run a youth club, for about 20 young people.  It is important that the person who gets this role engages naturally with the wider church. Full job description attached. To apply please follow the link on the webpage to the application form.

35 hours per week. One year contract initially but possibility of extensions. Working with toddlers, school children, teenagers and their parents. Will require knowledge of the Bible and an active applied Christian faith. Will work alongside the minister (who will be your line manager) and volunteer workers from the church. All volunteers will have a current DBS and the candidate will require the same. Accommodation not included. Full job description provided by contacting the church minister

Are you a committed disciple of Jesus and are you willing to share the hope you have with teenagers within the church and the community? Do you feel called to lead and develop a youth ministry that enables teenagers to flourish in their discipleship and empowers volunteer leaders to be excellent disciple makers? If these questions match who you are and who the Lord is calling you to be, then Socketts Heath Baptist Church would love to hear from you. (Please see Job Description for details)

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030. We are committed to doubling the number of young active disciples and ensuring there is a thriving Children and Young Peoples’ (CYP) ministry within reach of every young person. We are energised by the opportunities to create ways for children and young people to encounter Jesus. To help bring this vision to life, and as the result of promotion for the previous postholder, we are now recruiting to the Diocesan Youth Officer role within our Diocesan Education team. The Diocesan Youth Officer will be an important part of the newly established Equip Project team. They will support youth work across the diocese to double the number of young active disciples and ensure there is a thriving CYP ministry within reach of every young person.    The post holder will support churches and schools to strengthen youth ministry across the diocese. They will help deliver core elements of the Equip...

The DBC placement worker will work in partnership with Dereham Baptist Church, supporting them in their youth work, as well as taking a lead in Dereham based initiatives with Youth for Christ, including working with the local schools, and supporting the wider work of North Breckland Youth for Christ. It is an exciting opportunity, as we look to develop the work we do here, and see young people have their lives changed by Jesus. The opportunity is there to deliver, develop and disciple the young people. The salary for this post will be in the range of £21,100-£22,400 per annum (full-time equivalent of £26,400-£27,900 per annum) depending on experience and qualification for a period of two years. There is the potential to extend the post in the future if further funding is secured and the successful candidate wishes to. There is a genuine occupational requirement for this role that the role holder is a committed Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the...

  Senior Youth Worker     Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)   £32,556-£34,516 per annum (including Outer London Weighting)   20 days annual leave and 3 concessionary days (plus Bank Holidays)     The charity’s office is in St Paul’s Cray, but the job holder will be required to travel to locations in Chislehurst and surrounding areas within the Borough of Bromley.     Chislehurst Youth for Christ has been making a difference to young people in communities in the borough of Bromley for over 20 years. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Youth Worker to lead and develop our youth team and activities in 2026 and beyond. If you are passionate about seeing young people’s lives changed by Jesus, this could be the role for you!     About the role   Working closely with the CEO, this senior role will play a significant part in seeing our youth work develop and...

  Youth Worker     Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)   £26,659-£28,535 per annum, including Outer London Weighting   20 days annual leave and 3 concessionary days (plus Bank Holidays)        For over 20 years, Chislehurst Youth for Christ has been working to see God changing young people’s lives in the borough of Bromley, through our work with schools, churches and communities. We are looking for a full-time Youth Worker to join us as we continue our work in 2026 and beyond.     About the role   Working as part of a small team, led by a Senior Youth Worker, this role has an important part to play in reaching young people. We work in a variety of settings, such as schools, churches, and the community. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to use their faith-based passion, experience and skills to share God’s love in a relevant and practical way to the young people in the Bromley...

Role Purpose SOUL Church is seeking a passionate and visionary Kids Pastor to lead and develop our children’s ministry (ages 0–11). This role carries full responsibility for ensuring that every child encounters the love of God, grows in their faith, and feels safe, valued, and connected within church life. The Kids Pastor will pioneer and implement engaging, faith-filled strategies that disciple children, equip parents, and mobilise teams—building a ministry that is safe, fun, excellent, and fully aligned with the wider vision of SOUL Church. Key Responsibilities Vision & Leadership Take full ownership of the Kids Ministry, leading with passion, integrity, and creativity Establish and communicate a clear vision aligned with SOUL Church’s mission Develop and implement a discipleship pathway for children Build a culture of fun, faith, and excellence that engages children and their families Programme Oversight Design, plan,...

Part time, permanent contract (28hrs per week) £19,600-£22,400 (FTE £28,000-£32,000) We're looking to recruit a new youth lead! We’re looking for someone who has a passion for Jesus and young people. Who loves seeing young people meet Jesus and develop a real and independent relationship with him. We’re looking for a leader who loves working with, and developing others, and who would thrive in a fun team united behind a common vision; someone who values the parent as much as the child and sees the family as the primary discipleship context; someone who has a heart for those who don’t know Jesus. We value healthy boundaries, flexible working and time off as much as time on. We don’t expect the successful candidate to be experienced in every area. We are looking for potential and ultimately want the person God is calling, so please don’t discount yourself from submitting an application. There is potential for negotiation on hours for the right applicant. We are open to...