Lead Sessional Youth and Children's Worker
Company
Location
Rochdale, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/12/2025
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Description
Lead Sessional Youth & Children’s Worker – Rochdale Renewal
Employer: Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance (MDBF)
Salary: £15 per hour (JNC Scale)
Hours: 14 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st December 2026
Location: Belfield and Cray Estates, Rochdale
Are you passionate about transforming lives through faith, creativity and community?
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Lead Sessional Youth & Children’s Worker to join our mission in Rochdale, as part of the Diocese of Manchester’s ambitious Renewing Rochdale strategy. This initiative is revitalising Christian witness and community life through incarnational mission in some of the town’s most deprived areas.
About The Role
You will lead and develop innovative outreach initiatives for children, young people and families across the Cray and Belfield estates. Working alongside a committed team, you’ll build relationships, create spaces for discipleship, and nurture sustainable Christian communities.
This is a hands-on, missional role that combines evangelism, community development, and team leadership. You’ll be line managing two sessional workers and collaborating with local churches, schools, and community organisations.
Key Responsibilities
This is more than a job – it’s a calling to be part of a movement that is bringing hope, faith and transformation to Rochdale. You’ll be supported by a vibrant network of churches and leaders, and have the opportunity to shape the future of Christian outreach in the area.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Start Date: Subject to enhanced DBS check, references and right to work in the UK.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
To find out more about the Diocese of Manchester and our work, visit www.manchester.anglican.org
Employer: Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance (MDBF)
Salary: £15 per hour (JNC Scale)
Hours: 14 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st December 2026
Location: Belfield and Cray Estates, Rochdale
Are you passionate about transforming lives through faith, creativity and community?
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Lead Sessional Youth & Children’s Worker to join our mission in Rochdale, as part of the Diocese of Manchester’s ambitious Renewing Rochdale strategy. This initiative is revitalising Christian witness and community life through incarnational mission in some of the town’s most deprived areas.
About The Role
You will lead and develop innovative outreach initiatives for children, young people and families across the Cray and Belfield estates. Working alongside a committed team, you’ll build relationships, create spaces for discipleship, and nurture sustainable Christian communities.
This is a hands-on, missional role that combines evangelism, community development, and team leadership. You’ll be line managing two sessional workers and collaborating with local churches, schools, and community organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead engaging missional activities for children and young people.
- Build relationships that enable the Gospel to be heard and received.
- Create discipleship pathways and small groups for new believers.
- Lead and support a team of sessional workers and volunteers.
- Partner with local schools, churches, and community groups.
- Contribute to the wider vision of the Antioch Network and Nelson Street Resource Church.
- A practising Christian with a heart for mission and discipleship.
- Experience in youth and/or children’s work, ideally in a church or community setting.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Creative and proactive in developing ministry opportunities.
- Understanding of safeguarding and pastoral care.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
This is more than a job – it’s a calling to be part of a movement that is bringing hope, faith and transformation to Rochdale. You’ll be supported by a vibrant network of churches and leaders, and have the opportunity to shape the future of Christian outreach in the area.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Start Date: Subject to enhanced DBS check, references and right to work in the UK.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
To find out more about the Diocese of Manchester and our work, visit www.manchester.anglican.org
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