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Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church (of Scotland)

Scottish Charity SC013123

 New Full-time Post

Children and Families Worker

[Previous applicants need not reapply]

 

Strengthening families shaped by today’s society

Travelling with families through the phases of life

Connecting families into the Church family

Building families in the Christian Way.

 

Does your experience match our dream?

What creative approaches would you bring to the role?

 

Appointment: 35 hours per wk for three years in the first instance, subject to PVG disclosure

Salary Range: £19,000 to £22,000 (based on qualifications and experience) 

Closing date for applications: Friday 2^nd March 2012

For further information contact Rev Dr Kenneth S. Jeffrey

Email: ksjeffrey@btopenworld.com  Tel: 01334 653196

 

 

Application Process

 

Applications

 

Please send a covering letter and your C.V., including the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two referees.

In addition please include a narrative (no more than two A4 sheets, please) detailing your relevant work experience and why you are applying for this post.

 

We are interested to learn about your motivation for this position, how you think your experience and skills are appropriate to our situation, what qualities or gifts you have which you think are pertinent, and any other information you feel is relevant.

 

Applications should be sent, by post or email, to:

Mrs Elizabeth Nelson

Rosewood

Quarry Road

Cuparmuir

KY 15 5QP

Liznelson48@aol.com

 

Deadline

 The deadline for applications is Friday 2^nd March 2012

 

Interviews

Applicants selected will be called for interview on Saturday 24^th March.  A second interview will include an interactive session with our Sunday Club on the morning of Sunday 1^st April. Applicants are invited to keep these dates free.

 

Starting Date

Subject to disclosure under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, the successful applicant would be appointed from Monday 7^th May 2012

 

Further Information

If you would like any further information about this post, or if you would like to chat informally about any aspect of it, please contact Rev Dr Ken Jeffrey on 01334 653196 or e-mail; ksjeffrey@btopenworld.com

 

The Context for the Role

Cupar Old Parish Church sits at the centre of the market town of Cupar and is well established as a place of meeting for all ages in the recently refurbished Old Parish Centre. The church aims to be a Christian community “where everyone matters”, and through worship, discipleship and fellowship to encourage all ages in their faith in Jesus Christ. We recognise the potential to connect with the rising generation through creative family ministry, and are looking for a person who will give the lead in helping young families to be strengthened by being part of this growing family of God. From this focus, all ages in the Church family will be involved, encouraged and enriched. (For more information see www.cuparold.org.uk)

 

Responsible to: The Kirk Session of Cupar Old Parish Church

 

Line Manager: The Minister

 

Responsibilities and Tasks

• To engage with the families of children and young people in the church
• To build relationships with groups involved in the Old Parish Centre
• To create paths for faith and discipleship for families
• To offer support and courses related to family, parenting and faith
• To organise fun family events
• To take an active part in the life of Cupar Old Parish Church as appropriate.
• To share in preparing and leading family-friendly worship in collaboration with the Minister

 

Starting Priorities

 

The immediate areas of focus would be to:

• Embed yourself into the life of our congregation, building understanding of and bring fresh insight to our ministry and outreach opportunities of the Old Parish Centre. 
• Research the community needs and what is already on offer (e.g. other churches, YMCA, Youth café, street workers, schools, Kingdom 2000).
• Develop connections and opportunities to cross-fertilise between community groups using the Old Parish Centre and church-based groups.
• Build relationships with all families on the baptismal roll through a visiting schedule.
• Develop creative approaches to engaging and retaining children from P5 to S6.
• Develop a planned approach for our children and family work.
• Build our congregational gifts to work effectively with children, families and youth.

Skills and Abilities Required

• A lively Christian faith
• Proven leadership ability and team-building capability
• Experience in family based work e.g. health care, social work, counselling
• Skilled in pastoral work and spiritual development of children and young people
• Confident communicator
• Competent organiser

 

Personal Experience and Qualities

 

Essential	Desirable
Practical awareness of diversity of contemporary family life Knowledge of healthy and dysfunctional family dynamics A good listener Confident in faith conversations A people person at ease with networking among strangers Experience in leading worship for all ages Enthusiast for life Ability to discern what emerges as the Spirit guides	Theological education Understanding of contemporary mission Competence in IT and social networking

 

Support

A support group will work with the successful candidate to act as a sounding board for ideas and issues, and to offer local knowledge on engaging with the congregation and community.

Terms and Conditions

The post a full time post (35 hours per week) for 3 years in the first instance, with an annual salary in the range of £19,000- £22,000, with a review after six months.