Parish Vacancy
St Giles Church, Exhall Growing Faith Family Link Worker
£16848 + pension scheme (24 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work with possible flexible working arrangement)
The ability for the Church of England in its schools and churches to grow the Christian faith in families is key to the evangelisation of the country. The Growing Faith initiative envisions children, young people and households coming to faith, growing in discipleship and contributing confidently to the Kingdom of God through the community of faith.
The role of the Growing Faith Family Link Worker is to provide the dedicated time and professional input that are essential if we are to be successful in Growing Faith. With a focus on collaborative working with primary schools in our parish, this role will enable and facilitate the growth of faith in children and families, building strategic and fruitful links between church, home and school.
This role has a strong pioneering thread running through it, by which we mean being the first to lead ministry and initiatives into new places for and with others. Pioneers are people able to see a new future, and have the skills and gifts needed to make that a reality.
We are seeking to recruit a Growing Faith Family Link Worker who has:
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a vibrant Christian faith
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a passion for enabling children, young people and families to grow in faith
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a desire to see schools, churches and families working together to transform and bless their communities.
The post holder should have experience of working with youth/children’s work in a paid or voluntary capacity, experience of supporting families, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of audiences, including children, parents, teachers and governing bodies.
Our Growing Faith Family Link Worker would be based at St Giles Church, Exhall, liaising and working with the various primary schools in our parish.
Full job description and Person Specification
Please email completed application forms to: office@stgileschurchexhall.info or post them to: Parish Administrator, Parish Office, St Giles Road, Ash Green, Coventry CV7 9GZ.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Rev. Gail Phillip revgailvicar.stgiles@gmail.com.
Applications need to be received by 5pm on the Friday 4th July 2025 and Interviews will be between 9am and 1pm on Monday 14th July 2025 at St Giles Church, Exhall.