Children and Families Pioneer - Trethomas

We are launching a new church and are looking to build a team

Children and Families’ Worker.

Salary - £31,261
Full time – 37.5 Hours (Part-time will be considered)    

We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ worker to work in St Thomas church, Trethomas. As part of a team you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St Thomas, Trethomas.

This post is suitable for someone who has experience working with children, having previously worked with children as a teacher, TA or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families? Why not bring your skills and experience into a church based context?

Main Tasks:

• Establish new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area; including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs, and toddler groups.
• Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
• Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
• To ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practises are followed and strong safeguarding practises are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
• Oversee all child protection, organising training and DBS checks.
• Raise up and send out Youth and Children’s workers to other churches and communities.

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do be in contact. Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.

To Apply: Send a completed application form to davidedwards@cinw.org.uk

Deadline for submitting application: 19th February 10am

Interview date: 25th February 2026

For an informal chat, please contact David Edwards on 07494 266748