Part-time Pastoral Care Leader

Cosham Baptist Church are seeking someone to lead the Pastoral support to the congregation of the Church and to lead the church’s ministry to the older members of the congregation.

This will be a part-time (20 hours per week) paid role.  The role will be reviewed after 3 and 12 months.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

Hours will be flexible but core hours will be agreed to enable attendance at some fixed meetings each month, which include a leaders’ meeting and a church service and an older person’s meeting.

Holidays will be pro rata equivalent to 5 weeks + bank holidays a year.

Salary will be negotiable and dependent on experience.

Mileage paid at HMRC advised rates.

The purpose of this role is to lead the church’s pastoral care and older people’s ministry, working alongside the CBC Leadership Team.

The person must be aware of their duty and responsibilities under our church safeguarding processes and procedures and are required to follow relevant national legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding of adults at risk and children. The postholder will be required to hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for work with adults at risk and with children

Person must be or be willing to become a member of Cosham Baptist Church.

Responsibilities of Leadership of Pastoral Care

1. To regularly meet with and develop CBC’s Pastoral Coordination Team; to liaise with Life Group leaders regarding pastoral care delivered within groups.
2. Where appropriate, to meet with and offer encouragement, prayer, and spiritual support to those undergoing challenges (health, emotional, relational).
3. Oversee the training, development and support of a team of volunteers to provide the church’s pastoral ministry, especially to older members of the congregation.
4. Plan and facilitate support for carers within the congregation.