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 Hertfordshire. Phase Hitchin works in over 17
schools, alongside young people to build their resilience. Phase’s offices are located in the
Christchurch building, allowing the postholder to work as part of a small team and work
across the two organisations.
More details and the application form can be found at:
Key responsibilities and tasks
Wellbeing and School-based work
• Deliver engaging resilience, wellbeing and life skills sessions in local primary and secondary schools.
After-School & Community Programmes
• Support and deliver after-school initiatives focused on wellbeing, leadership and life skills.
Faith-Based Engagement in Schools
• Contribute to established faith-based workshops and assemblies and support respectful exploration of Christianity in partnership with schools and churches.
Discipleship & Sunday Ministry
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions for Junior Church and youth groups, creating safe, welcoming spaces for young people to explore Christian faith.
Midweek Community & Worship
• Lead and develop an inclusive youth space that builds belonging.
Outreach, Volunteers & Safeguarding
• Develop gentle outreach opportunities for young people not yet connected to church.
• Recruit, equip and support volunteers and ensure safeguarding, safer recruitment and risk assessments are upheld.
Communication, Digital & Creative Engagement
Christchurch Methodist and United Reform Church is a welcoming, community focused church at the heart of Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Our mission is simple and active: to be led by the spirit, working in the Community and bringing people to Christ. Christchurch is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed and valued.
We have partnered with Phase-Hitchin, who are based on Christchurch premises to develop this exciting role.
Phase Hitchin is a small charity with a big mission - to work alongside young people and promote their wellbeing and resilience. We support, educate and stand alongside young people as they navigate their way through the challenges of growing up. We strongly believe that by providing early support, we can prevent more serious emotional and mental health issues from developing.