26 Youth and Children jobs

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus Christ and is passionate about making disciples among young people to join our energetic Families team. This full time role offers a competitive package with housing provided. CHILDREN'S PASTOR: To be responsible, in partnership with parents, for the discipleship and development of children from age 3-11 both within the church and in the wider community  Coordinating effective transitions into and out of age groups Developing and mentoring of young leaders Recruiting, empowering and supporting teams of volunteers who will lead and staff activities so that they are effective and able to teach, build relationships Supporting whole-life worship of volunteers and growth in personal discipleship – including praying for and with them. Outreach to children outside of church, independent of families Collaborating with the Sunday worship team and welcoming team so that children and young people experience church and are not...

Either Full Time, or a job-share of two part-time roles £28,000-£29,000 per year (pro rata) Starting date – early 2027 (or before, if available)   The members of St Mary’s and The Centre are excited to be seeking a new member to join their well-established 0-18’s team, taking a lead in their work with secondary school aged young people, and the team’s Chaplaincy work at Woodchurch Church of England High School. This role will play a key part in an exciting time of change, as we build on our thriving community-facing youth activities, while creatively seeking ways to live out our new 0-18’s vision statement, which is: To make disciples of Jesus among children, young people and families. Enabling everyone to find their active place in the life of the church, where they can discover their true identity in Christ, becoming the people Jesus is calling them to be.   Application deadline, 5pm Wednesday 21st October 2026. For more information, see...

  Job Description and Person Specification Ministry Enablement Worker: Parish of St James Hemingford Grey Job Title: Ministry Enablement Worker Salary/ Housing: £24,000 - £29000 FTE Duration of contract: 36 months Hours of contract: minimum 20 hours / week, up to 35 hours (to be negotiated) Probation period: 6 months Reporting to: The Vicar St James’ Hemingford Grey: Our Purpose: In the Name of Jesus Christ to Love God and to Love People for the Glory and Kingdom of God. Key Responsibilities and Duties : General: The role will focus on enabling and building up various ministry teams. It will involve working as a member of the Church’s staff team and with relevant voluntary ministry leads and teams. Specific: 1. Support the Vicar and Ministry Team in the planning, resourcing and implementing Sunday and any weekday church services . 2. Work with the Vicar and relevant volunteer teams to develop...

We are looking for a full-time Children and Youth Minister to lead our growing ministry to the next generation in Conisbrough near Doncaster. We’re a gospel-hearted, caring, Spirit filled, Anglican, evangelical, Bible teaching church with established midweek toddler, kids, and youth groups, Sunday kids group, Bubble Church, and great links with the local schools. If you are a godly and dynamic ‘ people person’ , who is able to teach the Bible , has a passion for making Jesus known and enjoys building relationships, then we’d love to hear from you. The ministry will include leading our growing work with toddlers, children and youth, midweek and Sundays; growing our existing work with our 3 local primary schools, including assemblies; and encouraging and equipping existing and new volunteers from within the church family to support this important and exciting work. Our ministry to children and youth is a crucial part of God’s vision for Conisbrough, so...

Associate Pastor (Youth Focus)   Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time (part-time/job share considered) Closing date: 30th September 2026 Help shape the next generation of disciples in Salisbury Are you passionate about helping people grow as disciples of Jesus and inspiring young people to follow Christ? Salisbury Baptist Church (SBC) is a welcoming, evangelical Baptist Church in the heart of the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury. We're passionate about helping people of all ages know Jesus, grow as disciples and serve our community. We seek to be 'Christ in the Community' through worship, discipleship, outreach and practical service, creating an accessible church where people of every age and background can belong and flourish. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Associate Pastor with a focus on youth.  Working alongside our Senior Pastor, you'll help...

Children's & Families Worker  Location:  Salisbury, Wiltshire   Salary:  £16,200 - £18,000 (depending on experience)   Hours:  3 days per week   Closing date:  30 th  September 2026   Could God be calling you to help the next generation discover Jesus?  Do you love seeing children discover Jesus and helping families grow together in faith?   Salisbury Baptist Church is a welcoming, evangelical church in the heart of the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury and we are looking to appoint a Children’s and Families worker.    We are passionate about helping people of all ages know Jesus, grow as disciples and serve our communities. We seek to be 'Christ in the Community' through worship, discipleship, outreach and practical service, creating an accessible church where people of every age and background can belong and flourish.   You will lead and develop ministry amongst children from birth to Year 6...

Are you dynamic, gifted, passionate about God? Join our large (350+) multi-national church and head up our growing (100+) youth & children's ministry. You will work alongside an experienced staff team and manage an amazing group of volunteers, overseeing our Sunday Y&C programme and a variety of other Y&C groups and events. The role involves pastoral care and discipleship of young people within the church as well as exploring opportunities reaching out to others, through school's ministry, social media, and your own new initiatives. So if you've got the right experience, are creative and self-motivated, please get in touch! (see Job Description document for further description)

Job Title: Youth Worker  Employed by “eXp – Experiencing Faith in Cowal”, a Christian Interdenominational Youth Work Charity (SC046355)  Full-time (37.5 hours per week)  Location: Based in Dunoon, with the ministry area being Cowal, which is the region of Argyll lying between Loch Fyne and Loch Long.  This is a fixed-term post for 36 months. eXp will actively seek funding for extension of the post.  Salary: £30,274 p.a. (point 1 on a scale of £30,274 - £34,224 p.a.) YOUTH WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION  Purpose of appointment  To enhance the growth of eXp’s reach in connecting with young people in the communities in Cowal. Creating a fun, stimulating, inclusive & safe environment where young people can contribute and feel they can invite others to be take part too. The aim is to work as a part of a team, in order to transform lives, helping them to be confident, feel accepted, gain leadership skills and exposing them to the Christian lifestyle – encouraging them into a positive...

Jubilee Church, Bromley | Full-time Some leadership roles maintain ministry. Others help shape the future. This is one of them. At Jubilee Church, we believe that investing in children, young people and families is one of the greatest opportunities before us. We are passionate about seeing every child and young person encounter Jesus, become lifelong disciples and discover their place in the life and mission of God's Church. We're looking for a gifted and visionary Rising Generations Lead to join our team and help shape the future of our intergenerational church. This is far more than a children's or youth ministry role. Working closely with the Senior Leader, you will provide spiritual leadership, develop volunteers, equip parents, build relationships with schools and the wider community, and help cultivate a culture of generational discipleship where every generation intentionally encourages and invests in the next. Jubilee Church is a generous, Spirit...

We are recruiting for a visionary, pioneering Youth and Children’s Ministry Lead who has a passion for engaging children and young people from the local area, as well as discipling those within our fellowship congregations. You will oversee our Youth and Children’s work across St Peter’s parish, which includes managing our fantastic team of volunteers, providing an overarching vision for how children and young people can encounter Jesus, be formed into his likeness and share the love of God to those in the wider community.   ·        Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 (depending on experience), plus pension contributions. ·        Excellent support package on offer. ·        Full-time 37.5 hours, initial 3-year contract. ·        This role has an occupational requirement to be a Christian. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1 Sept 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To lead and deliver Lifecentral Church's youth ministry (11-18s) in alignment with the vision, values and strategic direction set by the Senior Leadership Team. This role focuses on excellent programme delivery, volunteer leadership, and discipleship of young people, while contributing to the wider life and mission of the church. MAIN DUTIES Programme Coordination and Engagement  Organise and lead weekly youth gatherings, including Sunday youth sessions and midweek youth programmes. Support the delivery of outreach initiatives and social events designed to engage young people both within the church and wider community. Create welcoming, safe and engaging environments where young people feel known, valued and encouraged in their faith journey. Ensure all sessions and activities are well organised, resourced and delivered to a high standard. Curriculum Development and Implementation Adapt and deliver age-appropriate curriculum and...

Partick Trinity Church of Scotland is seeking a youth worker with a passion to share the good news of the gospel in the west end of Glasgow, within the church, our community, and local schools. You will work with young people of all ages, with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers. There will be opportunities to work closely with partners such as SU Scotland and the Wheel Trust.  We are seeking a committed Christian with experience of working with children and young people. We are keen to appoint an individual who is a good communicator. An important focus for this role is providing a safe and supportive environment for young people, to build trusting relationships and help them explore the Christian faith.   It is a three-year fixed term post, with the intention of it becoming permanent if possible. The Kirk Session will review the funding after one year, with the aim of making the post permanent. The successful applicant will be asked to confirm their eligibility...

St. Mark’s Church is a welcoming, inclusive, evangelical and vibrant community seeking to inspire young people to grow in faith, character, and service. We are members of the Inclusive Church Network. We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to lead and develop our ministry for young people aged 11–18. This role is integral to our vision to help foster belonging, deepen believing, and equip young people to become followers of Jesus who share God’s love with the world by forming and nurturing youth groups where young people want to bring their friends and where faith connects with home, school, and everyday life.

Rising Generations’ Pastor, St Andrews Hartcliffe, Bristol Help shape the future of a recent church revitalisation Location: St Andrew’s Church, Hartcliffe, Bristol Salary:      Up to £ 30,900 p.a. FTE, (actual £21,630 p.a.) Hours:        26.25* hours a week, typically across Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.  There will also be a need to work key dates including Christmas, Easter, church weekends away and other significant events for which Time Off In Lieu will be given.   Contract:   Fixed term contract to 31 December 2028 The role St Andrew's Hartcliffe, Bristol, is looking for a pioneering leader to build relationships with children and young families, develop our growing ministry, and create new pathways for people across our estate to encounter Jesus. If you're passionate about families, discipleship, multigenerational church and reaching communities with the hope of the gospel, we'd love to hear from you....

About us Youth for Christ Gloucestershire has been in existence since 1974. We seek to see young people's lives changed by Jesus. In a world that never stops changing, we are continually adapting our ministry to address young people's challenges. We work in schools, running Christian Unions, evangelistic after-school clubs, taking assemblies and mentoring young people. We run an annual residential and support numerous churches. We support churches setting up evangelistic youth ministry and run a termly evangelistic event in Gloucester. We work across Gloucestershire, but most of our work is in Cheltenham, with a growing presence in Gloucester. We are developing projects to increase this capacity. The team comprises the Director, a Youth Work lead, a full time youth worker and administrative staff. We work hard as a team, but this doesn't stop us from having fun. http://www.yfcgloucestershire.co.uk Hillview Church is a thriving, well-established, growing,...

Holy Trinity and St Mary's Guildford is seeking an inclusive full-time Family & Children’s Minister to lead in the Ministry Team on building and extending our work. We are connected with a large number of children and young people through our church choir and our links with church schools. There is real potential to develop this work on Sundays and across the week. We offer warm, welcoming congregations, a highly-supportive team of ordained and lay ministers, and leadership committed financially and spiritually to make this work our top priority in the coming years. We are open to growth, change and the insights that someone with the right experience and gifts can bring. If you fancy working in a busy town centre parish with both traditional and contemporary worship, a vision that excludes no one (and means it), and which is ready for a change of culture in this area of its ministry, give us a try. Holy Trinity & St Mary's is a large Church of England parish church...

Do you love creating space where children and families can encounter Jesus? Are you someone who enjoys shaping ministry thoughtfully, prayerfully and with imagination? If you’re energised by reaching families beyond the walls of the church, building relationships in the community, and developing new ways for children to grow in faith, this role offers an exciting opportunity. We’re seeking a Children & Families Pastor to build on what God has already begun here – and to help shape what comes next. You’ll lead our Sunday group, nurture our midweek ministries, deepen our partnerships with local schools, and create welcoming spaces where children and families can grow in faith. Alongside this, you’ll have genuine room to develop new initiatives, explore fresh ideas, and help us imagine and establish the next chapter of our ministry. If you’re someone who enjoys building, shaping and dreaming with others, this role gives you the space to do exactly that. If you are interested...

The Next Generation Pastor for Children, Youth, and Young Adults provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and strategic oversight primarily but not exclusively for the church’s ministries from birth through early adulthood. This role nurtures a Jesus‑centred, Holy Spirit led, welcoming environment where young people can grow in faith, develop meaningful relationships and discover their God‑given purpose. The Next Generation Pastor will work closely with the Lead Pastor, Leadership Team, Department Leaders, parents, and volunteers to build a vibrant, intergenerational church.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? The Door is excited to present this opportunity to join our long standing, highly regarded and impactful youth work charity accredited by the National Youth Agency. We are looking to appoint an inspiring Head of Youth Services to lead our Youth Work Delivery Team, champion outstanding youth work practice, and oversee our Christian outreach programme. You'll provide operational leadership and management, ensuring high-quality, impactful delivery and strong partnerships with key stakeholders while embedding our Christian values and ethos. If you are an experienced manager of youth work delivery with a genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive, this role presents a rare opportunity to join our thriving and committed team delivering high quality youth work. This role is full time but applications for 0.6fte or more will be considered. Note; This role carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement under...

St Paul’s Salisbury is a lively charismatic evangelical Anglican church passionate about seeing children encounter Jesus and grow as His disciples. We are seeking a gifted Children & Family Lead to develop and grow our ministry among children (0–11) and their families.   You will lead our Sunday and midweek children’s ministry, share the gospel creatively, build strong relationships with families, equip volunteers, strengthen our partnership with Sarum St Paul’s Primary School, and grow our ARK Toddler Group.   We’re looking for someone with a clear Christian faith, a heart for children’s evangelism and discipleship, experience working with children, and the ability to lead teams with warmth and clarity.   Closing date:  7 September 2026  Interviews:  20–21 September 2026