23 Youth and Children jobs

With a passion for Jesus and a heart for our local community, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Christian to be our Families and Community Worker to help us grow our ministry among children and their families. Homelands Free Church is a caring community situated amidst expanding local estates and this role is key to ensuring our church reflects the diversity of our surrounding neighbourhood. This role includes exciting opportunities to develop work in schools and frontline mission, as well as building upon our Sunday provision and existing community connections such as our toddler group and local uniformed organisations. You will be someone with relevant training and experience: To provide a nurturing and creative environment that helps children grow in their faith; To bring innovation and energy to our children’s ministry, including reviving Messy Church or developing new initiatives; To envision, equip, and support our team of...

Fluff it. Duff it. Score it. Smash it. Whatever you do, just give it a go. That’s our motto for sport and for life. We’re for jumping right in and going on new adventures together, as a team. We believe that being more active, like the Christian faith, can change people’s lives forever. And so we’re here to get everyone moving and show them that things are a lot more fun when we’re kicking, diving, riding, rolling, running and jumping around together. Will you join us? SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FAITH, ADVENTURE, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, WELLBEING, FULLNESS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT,  FUN. We’re looking for a Sport and Faith Leader to join our team, with responsibilities in our East Zone, coordinating work across Cirencester, Thameshead and the Cotswolds. We are looking for someone with a passion for engaging with children, young people and families through sport and physical activities and who is excited by our vision and what we do. Are you an energetic...

Are you a Christian who is passionate about helping disadvantaged young people grow and overcome barriers, and are excited about the difference the Church can make?     Acorn Alternative Provision in Exeter are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Mentor , who will bring a blend of relational and learning support skills, along with the values of a living and active Christian faith, to help us deliver excellent alternative education.         This role would suit an existing youth worker or someone working in education in a teaching, learning support, or behaviour support role.    Full-time position (37.5 hours per week during school term times, with 13 weeks paid holiday and flexible working arrangements on Wednesdays )   Salary: £25,045 – £27,045   Permanent contract   Starting 4 th January Closing date for applications: Sunday 29th November 2026. For full details of this 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. Under the direction of the Generations Pastor, 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. Contact [email protected] for the full recruitment pack and application form. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td...

Could you be the welcoming face and steady hands behind a much-loved Training and Activity Centre? The Boys’ Brigade Northwest District Training and Activity Centre is looking for a practical, organised and people-focused Training Centre Warden to help keep our Centre safe, welcoming, well maintained and ready for groups to enjoy. Based at Carr Lane, Treales, Preston, this is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems, supporting visitors and helping create positive experiences for young people, volunteers, churches and community groups. You will be the key operational point of contact for the Centre: preparing facilities for bookings, welcoming groups, keeping buildings and grounds safe and presentable, supporting events, coordinating maintenance, maintaining records and helping the Centre continue to thrive as a place of activity, fellowship and adventure. A small self-contained flat is provided, and the successful...

The main vision of this role is to offer leadership, guidance and support to churches in the NOW Mission and Care group concerning their ministry to and with children, youth and families. This is supporting the 8 churches in the Harrogate and Knaresborough area.  The postholder will help church communities to identify opportunities to engage with children, families and young people, as well as developing existing activities. The role also includes being part of the Yorkshire Synod WILDERNESS team to deliver a central program of work with children and young people. This is a flexible post with office space available at St Columba URC in York, Bilton Grange URC and St Paul’s URC in Harrogate and The Bridge URC in Otley. Home working will also be considered. The post holder must have the ability to travel to churches within the NOW Mission and Care Group. When appropriate, the post holder will be expected to travel to the Yorkshire Synod offices in Morley, Leeds. The...

Purpose of role: To assist and support our inspiring youth ministry for young people aged 11-18 years at Christ Church by modelling honest, passionate discipleship and encouraging young people to grow in a lively, committed, and radical faith in Jesus Christ. Report to: Youth Lead Location: A workspace will be provided at Christ Church with computer and phone. Hours of work: Part time – 18.75 hours per week including: Sunday: 8.30-9.15am, 10.45-1pm and 4-7pm (6 hours) Monday: 9am-1pm (4 hours), Thursday 9 am-1pm (4 hours), Friday 6pm-9pm (3 hours) Remaining hours 1.75. A degree of flexibility in the timing of work hours will be needed including some evening work (e.g. termly evening team meetings). We run at least three residential weekends / weeks per year and attendance will be expected at all of these. Salary: £24,785-26,785 (pro rata’d) depending on experience. Context: Christ Church is a growing Anglican church in the town centre of Tunbridge Wells....

Purpose of role: To assist and support our inspiring children’s ministry for children aged 0-11 years at Christ Church by modelling honest, passionate discipleship and encouraging children to grow in a lively, committed, and radical faith in Jesus Christ. Report to: Director of Children’s Ministry Location: A workspace will be provided at Christ Church with computer and phone. Hours of work: Part time – 15 hours per week including Sunday: 8am-1pm (5 hours) Monday 9am-12pm (3 hours) Thursday 9am-1pm (4 hours) A degree of flexibility in the timing of the remaining 3 work hours is needed including some occasional evening work (e.g. termly evening team meetings). Salary: £24,785-26,785 (pro rata’d) - Depending on experience. Context: Christ Church is a growing Anglican church in the town centre of Tunbridge Wells. Our aim is to “Play our part in the spiritual and social transformation of Tunbridge Wells and beyond”. Our worship style is informal, and we value...

Love kids? Love Jesus? Want to connect the two? BCY is looking for a dynamic, Primary Worker to lead, facilitate, and expand our ministry in primary schools across Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk. If you are a self-motivated, people-first communicator who wants to share the gospel in fun, creative, and memorable ways, we want you on our small but mighty team. 💰 The Package & Details Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 / year (depending on experience) Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) — open to flexible part-time patterns for the right person Location: Bury St Edmunds & surrounding Suffolk schools Deadlines: Apply by 15th November 2026 | Interviews on Saturday 21st November 2026 ⚡ What You’ll Actually Do Bring the Bible to life: Run engaging school assemblies, dynamic RE lessons, after-school clubs, and reflective prayer spaces. Grow the network: Champion existing school partnerships and open new doors for BCY activities. Unite...

Are you passionate about Jesus and excited about helping the next generation grow in faith? We are looking for one full-time worker or two part-time workers to join our large (350+) and lively, multinational church, leading and developing our growing youth and children’s ministry of 100+. As a full-time worker, you would be expected to support both our children and young people’s programmes. Part-time roles could be age specific, e.g. supporting children or young people only.   You will work alongside an experienced staff team, leading, equipping and encouraging a dedicated team of volunteers. You will help develop our Sunday youth and children’s programmes, groups and events, providing pastoral care and discipleship for children and young people while finding creative ways to reach others with the good news of Jesus. We are looking for someone who is passionate about God, gifted in working with children and young people, creative, self-motivated and able to...

BANGOR YOUTH FOR CHRIST Do you have a passion to share the Good News of Jesus with young people? We are looking for a pioneering youth worker to be the Centre Director for the Youth for Christ Centre in Bangor, a city in North Wales. You will,   ·       Lead and further develop youth work in our area working with local churches, schools, and colleges. ·       Deliver youth work projects at ground level. ·       Build and manage a team. ·       Invest time in the lives of young people. Hours:  Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Part time working or job share will be considered on a pro rata basis. Closing Date : 9am 16th November 2026 Interview Date:  w/c 23rd November 2026 Location: Bangor, North Wales.   For an application pack please email: [email protected] For an informal chat about the role, contact John on 07931150697   There is an occupation requirement that the role holder is a...

We are looking for someone passionate about helping young people explore faith in Jesus and who is looking to begin a career in church youth work. This post is designed for someone new to paid youth work, with high quality training opportunities and supportive environments to learn in. The Youth Worker we are looking for will be someone who can disciple young people in our church and who will help us develop new opportunities for mission and discipleship in the community.  To find out more or for an informal conversation please contact Vicar Mark Wallace on [email protected] Hours: 37 a week worked flexibly over 5 days. This would include Sundays and some evenings. Salary: £25,600 - 28,600 (this reflects that this is a training post) Application deadline: 13 November 2026

Sharing the hope, light and love of Jesus.  That's our vision as a church. We are looking for someone to lead our work with under-11s. To enable them to have fun and grow in their faith in Jesus, to reach the children in our parish who don’t yet know Jesus, and to develop closer relationships with our 3 local schools. As our Children's Ministry Lead, you will be working with the Minister to shape something new and growing. You will cast vision and develop our amazing volunteers by supporting and resourcing them. Please download the full job description from the link below.  The closing date for applications is 9 November.

Senior Youth Worker   Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) £33,190–£35,511 per annum (including Outer London Weighting) 20 days’ annual leave plus 3 concessionary days and bank holidays Based at our office in St Paul’s Cray, with regular travel to locations in Chislehurst and the surrounding areas of the London Borough of Bromley.   For over 20 years, Chislehurst Youth for Christ has been making a difference to young people across the London Borough of Bromley. We’re looking for a Senior Youth Worker to lead our youth team and shape our work with young people in the years ahead. If you’re 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, you’ll play a key part in developing and growing our youth work. You’ll lead and develop our youth team and our programme of activities, using your faith, experience and skills to share God’s...

WE’RE HIRING! Full-Time Assistant / Associate Pastor Carnforth Free Methodist Church   Are you passionate about Jesus, people and seeing lives transformed by God’s love?   We’re a vibrant regional church family of around 250–300 people, drawn from across North Lancashire, North Yorkshire and South Cumbria, and we’re looking for an Assistant / Associate Pastor to join our team. Working alongside our Senior Pastor and leadership team, you’ll help us pursue our vision to see lives and communities transformed by God’s amazing love. Depending on your gifting and experience, the role will include preaching and leading services, pastoral care, and developing our outreach into the local community. Salary: £35,802–£48,438, dependent on experience  Interested? We’d love to hear from you. [email protected] for the full job description and details of how to apply. Appointment is subject to DBS clearance, the right to work in the UK, and agreement with the theological and...

We are excited to be recruiting a Housing and Support Assistant who will provide amazing customer service to our residents, service users and community.  About the role: You will assist the Housing and Support team in delivering high-quality housing and support to our residents. In this role, you'll frequently serve as the first point of contact for our residents and visitors, addressing a wide range of inquiries and providing comprehensive information and holistic advice. You will deliver a consistent, top-tier customer service experience for everyone you engage with, especially our residents and their support network. Your role will be wonderfully diverse with varied responsibilities such as; reception duties, first aid, fire marshal, health and safety, as well as being the face of YMCA St Paul’s Group to welcome new residents and Health & Wellbeing members. As the first point of contact for our valued residents and visitors, you'll play a pivotal role in our...

Tabs is excited to be seeking to appoint a CYF Worker. Based in Penarth, near Cardiff, we have a growing Children and Youth Ministry with weekly outreach in our community. Around twenty young people attend church each week, with many actively serving in church life. Over seventy children and young people regularly attend our Friday night ministries, Thrive and Thrive Plus. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys people, and has a passion to help children, young people and families grow in faith, confidence and belonging. The Role The successful applicant will lead and develop ministry among children, young people and families helping them to: encounter Jesus personally grow as disciples belong within the life of the church and share faith confidently in everyday life. This new role combines hands-on ministry with leadership and vision. We are looking for someone who can teach God's word to children and...

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...

Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a FULL TIME (PERMANENT) Children, Youth and Family Worker at Shirley Baptist Church in Southampton. We are a mid-sized multinational church on the New Forest side of the city of Southampton. We have a growing number of children, youth and families and we are looking to appoint someone to lead and develop a thriving ministry on Sundays and throughout the week to these groups, both in the church and the local community. This will involve developing new activities and initiatives. The successful person will be able to enter wholeheartedly into this task and help us make church a place where children, youth and families are invited, welcomed and given the opportunity to encounter God in their lives. We are looking for someone to share our passion to see our children and youth come to faith and grow in a relationship with Jesus. The successful candidate will: Have a heart for the gospel and a...

. Youth and Children’s Minister – Christ Church St Andrews, Herne Bay Christ Church St Andrews is a welcoming, large evangelical Anglican church in the heart of Herne Bay in Kent. We have been encouraged by significant growth in the number of children, young people and families connecting with church life through our Sunday and midweek services, children and youth ministries, and schools ministry. We are now seeking a Youth and Children’s Minister to build on these strong foundations and help develop our ministry among children and young people. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with younger generations and helping children and young people grow in faith, discipleship and belonging within the life of the church. The role will include: Developing our youth provision, including moving our current monthly Sunday youth group towards weekly provision. Leading and developing our Junior Church team...