Youth Worker

Are you a dynamic and creative youth worker who has a passion for leading young people to faith? Then this position might be the perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills, while enjoying an established program of youth activities supported by a dedicated, long-term team of volunteers.

This full-time position is an opportunity to lead and develop the ministry within the Church as well as local area, working to build engagement with children and young people. You will be part of a ministerial team comprised of an experienced Methodist Minister and Children & Families Worker. You will also have an existing team of experienced volunteers to lead, develop and work with to implement new initiatives and reach out to local schools.

Waltham Chase Methodist Church is a vibrant, charismatic Christian church in the heart of the Meon Valley in South Hampshire.  https://www.chasemethodist.org/

The appointment is a full-time, fixed 2-year contract (37.5 hours per week), which may be renewed. It is expected that at least half of the work will be conducted during evenings and weekends, with at least one day per week free of responsibilities.

Salary will be in the range of £27,860 - £31,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and/or experience.  A NEST pension will be provided, as well as 20 days holiday, plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrines of the Christian faith. This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please see the attached documents for full details and contact tizz@chasemethodist.org if you require further details.

You can also contact the church treasurer at treasurer@chasemethodist.org for an information pack.

Applications close 15 July 2026 or when a sufficient number of applications are received.