Job Opportunities
Please see below a list of job opportunities available with churches and organisations who partner with New Wine Ireland
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The Job
The post-holder will work as part of the Youth and Children’s Team to provide activities to meet the needs of the Primary School aged Children in the WPCA catchment area as well as support their families. They will create safe and warm environments for children to come and learn as well as have fun and will work alongside our Youth Team to provide opportunities to help these children reach their potential. The post holder will also take part in general staff meetings which involve prayer times.
The role is based in the Micah Centre office. Working hours will include Sunday working, occasional Saturday work, daytime and evening work and will require the post-holder to be flexible. Ideally, the post-holder will require a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
To oversee and facilitate work with Primary School children, particularly boys.
As part of the staff team, develop a service within the WPCA catchment area that supports and meets the needs of the local children and their families.
Build appropriate networks with local Primary Schools and other agencies.
Work within a budget set by General Manager.
Recruit, support and equip volunteers within WPCA.
Be involved in planning and running WPCA’s Summer Scheme.
Detached work in local Primary Schools to build relationships with pupils and staff.
Be involved in delivering school assemblies when required.
As part of the Children’s team, develop the children’s work that currently takes place within WPCA.
Be involved in the organising and running of WPCA family events.
Take part in and encourage children and parents to join in WPCA family events.
Undertake training identified by management, attend staff meetings and development events.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of WPCA, strictly observing health and safety regulations and the WPCA policy on Child Protection.
To produce materials for teaching different topics for activity groups including Bible study materials.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post in discussion with management.
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The Job
The post-holder will work as part of the Youth and Children’s Team to provide activities to meet the needs of the Secondary School aged young people in the WPCA catchment area as well as support their families. They will create safe and warm environments for young people to come and learn as well as have fun and provide opportunities to help these young people reach their potential. The post holder will also take part in general staff meetings which involve prayer times.
The role is based in the Micah Centre office. Working hours will include Sunday working, occasional Saturday work, daytime and evening work and will require the post-holder to be flexible. Ideally, the post-holder will require a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
To oversee and facilitate work with Secondary School age young people, particularly girls.
As part of the staff team, develop a service within the WPCA catchment area that supports and meets the needs of the local young people and their families.
Build appropriate networks with local Secondary Schools and other agencies.
Work within a budget set by General Manager.
Recruit, support and equip volunteers within WPCA.
Be involved in planning and running WPCA’s Great Escape and other summer residential events.
Detached work in local Secondary Schools to build relationships with pupils and staff.
Be involved in delivering school assemblies when required.
As part of the Youth team, develop the youth work that currently takes place within WPCA.
Be involved in the organising and running of WPCA family events.
Take part in and encourage young people and parents to join in WPCA family events.
Undertake training identified by management, attend staff meetings and development events.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of WPCA, strictly observing health and safety regulations and the WPCA policy on Child Protection.
To produce materials for teaching different topics for activity groups including Bible study materials.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post in discussion with management.
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Position: Experienced Office Administrator
High Kirk Presbyterian Church, Ballymena is seeking to appoint an Office Administrator. The post will involve working 22 hours per week (based on a 5-day week), undertaking a wide range of duties, including various administrative and clerical duties and acting as a point of contact for the church congregation
Please find below an information pack containing the following information:
Job Description
Job Specification
Summary of Main terms and conditions
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Application Form
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Application Form – click here to download
It is necessary that you provide sufficient information on the application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential /desirable criteria set out in the Job Description.
Completed application forms, marked ‘Private and Confidential’, should be posted or hand delivered to The Church Office, or sent via email to personnel@highkirk.org.uk no later than 13.00 on Monday 11th November 2024.
Any received after that date and time will not be considered.
Postal or hand delivered address:
The Admin and Personnel Sub Committee Convenor
High Kirk Presbyterian Church
65-71 Thomas Street
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
N. Ireland
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Seapatrick Select Vestry seeks to appoint a Ministry Associate with special responsibility for Pastoral Care, Discipleship and Worship.
Our vision is ‘To minister God’s Word in the power of the Holy Spirit in Banbridge and across the world’.
You will be responsible to Revd Willie Nixon and the Select Vestry Ministry and Mission Sub-Group
Who are we seeking?
You will be responsible for Sharing in pastoral care with the Rector and other volunteers, sharing in the teaching ministry as necessary and leading, resourcing and empowering a contemporary music ministry at our services. You will be a competent singer and experienced in leading worship on piano or guitar.
Job Description
Depending on your experience and under the oversight and in partnership with the Rector you will be involved in:
Pastoral visiting and funeral and bereavement ministry
Assisting with Sunday and midweek services in leading and preaching
Involvement in midweek prayer and helping develop prayer ministry
Introducing the ‘Word One to One’ resource and engaging with men both in the fellowship and beyond
The leading, direction and motivation of existing musicians and singers and enlarging this team of volunteers
Pioneering new and creative ways to worship Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit
Developing our outreach through Christianity Explored or similar courses for evangelism
The planning and shaping of ministry under oversight and in partnership with the Rector
Person Specification
A passionate disciple of Jesus with a love for the Word of God
A desire to serve God through the local Church
A person whose whole life demonstrates the Lordship of Jesus
A commitment to a private prayer life and a personal devotional life
Experience in prayer ministry, in encouraging others in prayer, and in building prayer ministry teams
A heart to worship and to release others in worship
Experience of leading worship on guitar or piano and building a worship team
A heart to see people come to know Jesus
Experience in evangelism and discipleship
A heart to care for people in the name of Jesus
Experience of pastoral care to people of all ages in bereavement, sickness and other life challenges
A heart to bring the Word of God to life through careful preparation and faithful teaching and preaching
Experience of teaching the Bible to all ages
Other information
This is a full-time position, with a salary by negotiation of up to a maximum of £31,528 depending on experience.
Closing date for applications: Friday 15 November 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 November 2024
Desirable start date: Friday 3 January 2025
NB: This position necessitates the person applying to be a committed Christian living in good standing and active good relations with his/her church fellowship. We will exercise the right to explore this with you at interview.
How to apply
Anyone wishing to apply should forward a CV with two referees, one of which must know you in a Church Ministry setting, together with a covering letter of no more than 1000 words outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. Please also include either a link to an MP3 file, or preferably an MP4 video file of you leading worship.
Please email your application to Revd Willie Nixon - williesnixon@gmail.com, or post it to: The Rectory, 63 Lurgan Road, Banbridge, BT32 4LY, on or before Friday 15 November.
This is a new role for us in Banbridge, so if there are some aspects of the Job Description that are not a perfect fit for you, but you feel otherwise drawn to this ministry position, then please get in touch for an informal conversation with the Rector, Revd Willie Nixon, by phone before you apply. Phone: 07764277771. We want to find the person called of God to this ministry so are willing to discuss your gifting, circumstances and suitability in advance.