Main Purpose:

To lead provision of Christian teaching for children and young people.

To develop relationships with families within the parish.

To engage young people through imaginative and innovative ways of sharing the gospel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the work of the Sunday and other children’s provision.

• Provide and develop opportunities for children and parents to engage in exploring the Christian faith.

• Extend work with children through support and encouragement of volunteers whilst enabling further development.

• Build on existing children’s groups within the Church and create new groups where appropriate.

• Reach out in welcome and follow up those new families who visit us.

• Be an integral part in team ministry.

• Support developmental and missional work e.g., Messy Church.

• Engage with the community with organisation of community events e.g., holiday clubs.

• Link up with other Christian youth workers in Troon with a view to reaching out effectively to non- churched young people in the community.

• Build on existing links with schools and share in chaplaincy work.

• Report regularly to Kirk Session.

• Any other relevant duties as required.

Working with older people from the congregation and wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and relational individual to work in a pastoral role with older people. As well as working with church members the intent is also to look outward missionally to the wider community. The post is funded by the TOR Christian Foundation.

The role is interesting, wide-ranging, and requires a broad range of skills. Key aspects are:

• Co-ordinating the provision of regular activities for older people
• Creating fellowship opportunities for older people
• Planning and leading mid-week worship for older people
• Offering spiritual and pastoral care for older church members
• Organising and training volunteers

The post is suitable for a suitably experienced and qualified non-ordained person, or alternatively for an ordained minister or deacon.

A full job description can be obtained from office@murrayfieldparishchurch.org.uk

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in over 25 countries. For more than 75 years, MAF aircraft have been overcoming inaccessible terrain transporting mission and development agency staff, delivering urgent aid and medical supplies to transform the lives of remote and isolated communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic communicator with experience of inspiring, leading and managing volunteers. You will help drive forward MAF’s reach, by cultivating strong relationships with churches and other community groups throughout Scotland to raise awareness of the work of MAF. The primary focus will be to expand MAF’s presence in Scotland, engage new audiences by fostering meaningful connections and partnerships with church leaders and delivering presentations in churches and other groups. Additionally, you will spearhead the MAF in the Community (Scotland) Volunteer Programme, aligning it with MAF UK’s strategic objectives and church engagement strategies to bolster prayer support, donated income, and recruitment to overseas roles, by growing, training and inspiring our volunteer base, to facilitate more opportunities to speak in churches and other community groups.

Proven experience in fundraising and managing volunteers is essential as is the ability to envision and inspire others thereby building trusting relationships. Organisational skills (including event management), and training others in biblical engagement is foundational.

The job will be based from our Scottish Office; Challenge House, 29 Canal Street, Glasgow, G4 0AD. The position is part time (minimum 22.5 hours per week). However, full time (36 hours per week) would be considered. Hours should be agreed with line manager according to the flexible working policy. The working hours for this role will vary as there will be evening/weekend work.

Benefits/Entitlement

• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days (158.5 hours) per year plus 9 days (66 hours) paid public holidays per year, pro rata.
• Non-contributory pension scheme (10%) salary.
• Probationary and notice period:
  • 3 month probation period with review
  • 3 month notice period

We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?

If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.

We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.

About the role

We are looking for 1 Youth Practitioner for our Glasgow Project and are keen to receive applications from those living in Greater Glasgow and North Lanarkshire.

As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.

What we offer

As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:

• Project visits. Where possible, we encourage our staff to visit our projects and experience the work we do in the UK, India and Tanzania.
• Time out. You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
• Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
• Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’. You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
• A culture we’re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
• Flexible working environment and home working. It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.

A full person specification can be found in the job pack.