32 Youth and Children jobs

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...

St Peter’s Watford intends to recruit either one full time Associate Pastor or two part time Associate Pastors. Responsibilities would be divided between the roles with a particular focus on Worship & Discipleship and Community & Outreach. We are a warm, friendly and hospitable church family with two services on a Sunday and three key missional activities running throughout the week and monthly. Our vision is to become a welcoming hub for our community, growing in faith as one family and sharing God's love to the Meriden, Tudor and beyond.   Our hope is that we will become a flourishing intergenerational church at the heart of our parish. If you are passionate about intergenerational worship, mission and leading all ages deeper into their relationship with God, we would love to hear from you.

Youth and Children's worker Are you passionate about helping children and young people discover and grow in faith? Do you have a heart for mission, discipleship and building relationships with families in both church and community settings? The Benefice of St Ives and Halsetown is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Children and Youth Worker to help shape and grow our ministry among children, young people and families across our two churches: St Ia and St John’s-in-the-Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to build on established ministries while developing new opportunities for discipleship, outreach and growth among children and young people in one of Cornwall’s most vibrant communities. About Us St Ia Church and St John’s-in-the-Fields are welcoming Anglican churches committed to worshipping God, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, and serving our local community. We already have a range of children’s and family ministries, including the...

We’re seeking someone to help establish and grow youth ministry at Holy Trinity - building on existing school connections, creating new outreach groups, and discipling young people as they take steps of faith. If you’re energised by reaching young people beyond the walls of the church, partnering with schools, and shaping a ministry from the ground up, then we'd love to hear from you. To apply, fill out and return the application form below to Revd. Jon Morley ( vicar@holytrinitysouthwell.co.uk ) or contact Jon via email or on 07784741714 for an informal conversation about the role. Person Spec: Essential: A vibrant, mature Christian faith that inspires young people Passion for evangelism and discipleship with teenagers Experience working with youth in a church or community setting Experience pioneering new groups or initiatives Creative, energetic, proactive and able to take initiative Strong communication skills with...

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.

Trinity Church is seeking to employ a full-time youth worker to play an important part in creatively and boldly maximising our impact for God.  As a church we have seen considerable change and unique growth in the last four years and need someone who is Spirit-filled, creative and pioneering to join our growing team and church.  This role will have a key part to play in nurturing our Trinity family and making Jesus known in our local neighbourhood. The role has emerged following a key team member with responsibility for youth and young adults moving overseas for family reasons. Since the start of 2022 Trinity has been joined and blessed by a large community of believers from Hong Kong which reinforced a word from God post the Covid pandemic to reimagine Trinity’s ministry and we are pursuing a vision for ‘one’ integrated church.  In April 2025, with funding from the Church of England we became a resourcing hub in the Oxford Diocese, and we appointed an ordained Associate...

Families’ and Children’s Worker (21 hours per week, £33-36k pro rata)  Come and join our growing team at an exciting time for mission and ministry. Families and children are already central to life at St Andrew’s. Come to nurture an existing community and help to grow it. Come to be involved in exciting outreach, building on our positive connections with local schools, estates and squares. Come to spread the good news of the gospel to more families and children in our wonderful, diverse neighbourhood.   The post holder will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with barred list (child workforce) and safeguarding training necessary for the role. An appointment may be made before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

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...

Could God be calling you to youth ministry on the beautiful Isle of Wight? Lead Youth Worker - Full Time (37.5 hours per week) South Wight Area Youth Partnership (SWAY) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lead Youth Worker to lead and develop our growing youth ministry. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people aged 8–18. You'll lead our youth work programme alongside our part-time Youth Worker and established volunteer team, building on strong partnerships with local churches, schools and community organisations.    Why SWAY? An established Christian youth charity with a passion for helping young people flourish. A well-connected ministry with strong partnerships across local churches, schools and community organisations.  A varied, hands-on role with genuine opportunities to shape and develop our youth work. A supportive team of staff, volunteers and trustees, centred at our...

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  

About RiverTree Church and Trust: RiverTree Church is based in Paddock, approximately one mile from the centre of Huddersfield. We are a thriving, welcoming church community that is part of the Pioneer Network of churches. We exist to make resilient disciples who Share the Life and Love of Jesu s in Huddersfield and beyond. We long to be a church where young people discover Jesus, build meaningful relationships, and step into the fullness of God’s plan for their lives. We believe that our young people are not ‘the church of the future’, but they are an integral part of the church of today. The charity, RiverTree Trust exists to oversee and administrate the work of RiverTree Church Huddersfield, to own and operate the Jubilee Centre as a place of worship and community centre in Paddock. It supports all the associated community projects and activities under the community outreach called The Branch. The Role: We are looking for a passionate, creative, and...

Families Worker Is Jesus your hero? Do you have a passion to see the lives of families transformed through faith? Do you thrive on building relationships that make a real difference to people’s lives? If this is you, we’d love to hear from you. Due to relocation, we have an opportunity for a Families Worker to continue our programme of engagement with local schools and young families across our 5 churches in Cornwall.  We are looking for someone with heart for outreach and mission to come alongside families both inside and outside our churches, helping them thrive, and inspiring them to explore faith. This is a part time role of 20 hours per week with a salary of £15,750 and is initially a two year contract.   It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate has a driving license and access to a car.   Application deadline 31st July 2026.  Post:                                 Cluster Families Worker Employed by:...

St Andrew’s Chesterton is a lively, welcoming and growing Church of England parish church in Cambridge. We have a history of investment in creative, inclusive and relational youth work and children’s ministry. We are responding to recent growth in our congregation across all ages and have a vision to grow and mature as ‘A Church For All Generations’.  One strand of this vision includes nurturing and cherishing faith in young people, children and families. Towards this vision, we are creating a new role dedicated both to leading ministry among our young people (10-18 years) and to coordinating our wider work with families . This is an exciting opportunity to lead youth ministry centred on community, belonging and relationships, with an approach to faith formation in the Anglican tradition that fosters understanding, spiritual depth and personal integrity. The role is also about enabling a growing children and families ministry to flourish through responsive co-ordination and...