WANTED:  P/T Children & Families Worker

WE ARE LOOKING FOR someone with strong organisational skills and self-motivation who would be excited to develop creative Christian provision for children in Banstead, and to lead our team in building relationships between the church and their families.

JOB PURPOSE is to work with families and children, primarily in Years 1 to 6, plus liaising with the under 5s both within the church family and wider parish to further the church’s ministry to them. To lead, support and develop children’s activities in the church, local schools and the local community.

WE OFFER a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension, a receptive and supportive Vicar, a team and parish eager to grow in our mission to children and with a heart to support local families. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided and occasional use of a working space in a shared parish office in Banstead. You will need to prepare some work from home.

Hours of work: 15 hours per week including Sundays. Most work will be during normal office hours although some time at weekends and occasional evenings will be necessary.

Pay is £13.50 per hour with 20 days holiday pro rata per annum.

Responsible to the Vicar and Churchwardens.

For more information, please contact our Vicar, the Rev’d Kate Blake, at [email protected], or between 3rd and 18th August when Kate is on holiday, the Churchwardens at [email protected]

Your application should specify how you meet what we’re looking for, and should provide contact details for yourself and two referees, at least one of whom should have recent experience of your work with children. Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025.

The role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) to be a practising Christian. DBS check at enhanced plus level and references required.