St Luke’s and St Mark’s Downham are looking for a part-time Youth Worker (20 hours per week, including a commitment to Thursday after school, Sundays and other weekend working, some evening sessions, church festivals and school holidays) to develop our mission and ministry with youth on the Downham Estate. St Luke’s and St Mark’s are two of four churches which makes up the Church of England Parish of Catford and Downham, one of the poorest parishes in the UK (within the bottom 8%).

• Are you good at relating to young people, building a rapport with them and being a consistent presence?
• Are you able to meet young people where they are and be a listening and supportive person to them?
• Can you play a part in rebuilding our youth work after the pandemic?
• Do you want to be part of a diverse, supportive team with a shared commitment to the local community?
• Do you want a Youth Work role that doesn’t fit the usual mould?

Application Process:

To apply send a CV and covering letter setting out why you believe that you are suitable for this role to Jo Cannon at [email protected] by midnight on Tuesday 28th February 2023.

Email or telephone conversations and informal visits to the Parish in advance would be encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the parish and meet the congregation(s) and community; this will then be followed by a formal interview.

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