Youth and Community Worker
St. Mary’s & St James, Lockleaze, Bristol
Hours: 34 hours a week (to include Friday evenings and Sunday mornings)
Contract: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2028
Salary: £30,900 p.a. (FTE), £27,400 p.a. actual
Do you want to share God’s love in practical ways as part of a church in the centre of its community?
Do you have a heart for youth ministry within an urban context?
Could you use your skills and passion to help us create a nurturing environment which will help young people find and grow in their faith?
Are you excited by the opportunity to be part of our vibrant, community and have the ability to navigate our urban context?
Yes? Then we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Youth and Community Worker to develop, and support youth ministry within the church and wider Lockleaze community, in alignment with the church’s vision, rooted in Isaiah 61:1–4.
The role includes running mid-week youth clubs, socials, leading and helping with Sunday services and groups, pastoral care, discipleship, outreach, line managing our SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) trainee and partnership-building with some local organisations and in particular The Vench and Trinity Academy.
This post is funded via the Priority Communities Network (PCN) until 31 December 2028.
For a conversation about this post, contact the Vicar, Rob Smith: rob_smith_18@hotmail.com He can also discuss an informal visit to the church.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 7th September 2026 at 9:00am
Expected interview date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
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This post is subject to the applicant having the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and we are committed to race equality, welcoming applications from all under-represented groups.
Please note that we are unable to accept international applications requiring a visa.