Leicester Trinity Methodist Circuit

Lay Community Co-Ordinator and Pastoral Worker

Do you find joy in talking with people and offering an empathetic listening ear?

As new initiatives, the Leicester Trinity Circuit is seeking to relieve social isolation through the provision of community hubs at three Methodist churches: Christchurch Clarendon Park LEP, Houghton on the Hill & The Church at the Cross, Great Glen Methodist churches.

We are seeking to employ a part-time worker to co-ordinate the development of community hubs as Places of Warm Welcome and provision of pastoral care to service users of the hubs and church membership.

We are looking for someone who is active and secure in their Christian faith, self-motivated, inclusive and welcoming in nature, with an ability to work confidently with groups and pastorally on a one-to-one basis. The successful applicant should have some experience working within a church setting (voluntary or paid), should be able to travel independently across three communities, and be willing to visit people in their homes.

The post is offered for a fixed term of one year (when current funding ends).

Responsibilities will include:

• Development of community hubs & co-ordination of volunteers.
• With volunteers, provision of friendly Places of Warm Welcome serving of drinks and snacks, occasionally simple lunches, and offering some social activities.
• Encouragement and guidance for people into church fellowships.
• Pastoral care of service users and church members in particular need, as directed by the minister.
• 18 hours per week (worked flexibly over three days per week).
• Salary £ 15 per hour, £14, 040 per annum.
• Five weeks annual leave entitlement per year (pro-rata).
• Contributory pension scheme available.
• Opportunities for further training.

Benefits:

For a full application pack (including job description, person specification and application form) contact:

Mrs Laurie Rowell, Circuit Administrator

Office: 0116 267 5194         email: office@leicestertrinitycircuit.org.uk

For any additional information, contact Rev’d Andrew Farrington 07985 308637.

Closing date for applications: 12^th December 2024

Interviews:  17^th December 2024 Anticipated start date: 1^st January 2025