Lay Employees (Pastoral and Administration Support) (2 posts)
Closing Date: 16 December 2024
Salary: £12 per hour – 12-16 hours a week (negotiated on appointment) - fixed term contract until 31 August 2027 (due to funding)
The Hidden River Methodist Circuit, based in the borough of Walsall and surrounding areas, is looking for two part-time workers to support our ministers with pastoral care and some administration within the circuit. For each post we are looking for someone who:
Is able to work alongside people of a variety of ages and backgrounds.
Is a good listener.
Is able to provide spiritual support such as prayer, bible reading and if appropriate, and with training, offer Extended Communion
Is adaptable to working on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Is organised and self–motivated
Can offer some flexibility with working hours, taking into account the needs of the circuit.
Is able to support ministers and churches in promoting their work and activities, especially on social media
There is a genuine need for the applicant to be a Christian.
Interview Date: W/C 6 January 2025
Start date: ASAP after appointment
To request a detailed job description, person specification and application form, or for any further details, please contact our Circuit Administrator, Wendy Hawkins, at the Circuit Office (email link at the bottom of each page of our website) or telephone 07519 473883. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
The appointment will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.