Divisional Youth Worker

The purpose of this role is to support the mission of The Salvation Army by providing knowledge and expertise in the development and delivery of the divisional youth work strategy. 

The role will involve developing the current youth programme, as well as working alongside local leaders to grow new initiatives in accordance to local needs. Ensuring best fit with existing youth ministry to extend the mission of The Salvation Army by increasing the full participation of young people through effective discipleship, leadership and mission.

Are you…

• A committed and practicing Christian, ideally with knowledge of The Salvation Army?
• An experienced youth professional with working knowledge of youth work values, professional practices and a range of styles and models?
• Are you able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends and travel within the area of Sussex, Kent & Surrey Borders?

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills in youth ministry.
• Strong people and communication skills, using a range of styles including digital and social media.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, think critically and creatively and work on your own initiative without direct supervision.
• Awareness of and ability to work within Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies.
• Full driving licence.

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. 

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check DBS: Enhanced with barred list or the child workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. 

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: 35 hours per week, flexibility to work additional hours during evenings, weekends and residential events.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026.