Pastoral Assistant/Parish Deacon, Upper Braes
- Part time
- £28,815 – £32,575 pro-rata
- On site: Falkirk
- Closing 17th October 2024
- Advertised from 11th October 2024
- 0.58 FTE – 21.75 hours per week.
Role
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
Upper Braes are looking for an individual to work alongside the Ministry Team to support the pastoral care work within the Parish with a God-given passion for compassionate care for others and a desire to bring God’s presence, comfort, strength and hope to any in need.
As well as having experience of relating to people across all ages and with people who have little or no Church connection, the successful candidate will also have the ability to carry out effective, sensitive and empathetic pastoral care across a range of pastoral settings.
This role is also suitable for Parish Deacons, and those applying for the role as a Deacon will be expected to carry out additional duties consistent with the office and supported by their training.
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
Application notes
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit
churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/ministries-council-posts
Closing date: Thursday, 17th October 2024 at 12 noon.
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Children’s and Families Worker –St David’s Carrick Knowe Parish Church
- Part time
- £28,815 – £32,575 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th January 2025
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
In the new Union of St David’s Carrick Knowe the congregation is very aware of the need to re-establish Children’s and Youth work and are looking for someone to take the lead with this.
The successful candidate will have significant recent experience of setting up, publicising and running events for children and families with strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
Associate Minister – Aberdeen South Parish
- Full time
- £31,642 – £38,884
- On site: Associate Minister – Aberdeen South Parish
- Closing 13th January 2025
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone to support the Parish Minister and ministry team, providing ministry, worship and pastoral care in the parish; with a particular focus on pioneering new forms of worship or fresh expressions of church across the communities of the parish.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
Congregational Support Worker – Aberdeen North Parish Church
- Part time
- £27,443 – £31,024 pro-rata
- On site: Aberdeen
- Closing 21st January 2025
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for someone to support the existing Ministry Team, Kirk Session and congregation in developing internal and external relationships to further the mission and vision of Aberdeen North and to provide practical support as Aberdeen North redevelops its facilities and resources to meet the needs of the church and community.
Top job! Director of Studies - Faith Action
- Full time
- £50,584 – £55,965
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 7th January 2025
We have a new and innovative post which will work on our Initial Ministerial Education (IME) programme with the opportunity to shape courses, conferences and policy. You will be responsible for ensuring that our academic courses for our trainee ministers and deacons are meeting the Church of Scotland needs and reflective of the demands of modern ministry. As you will be working closely with our Lead Academic Partner you will bring your own experience of theological study alongside a track record of delivering a training and/or education training programme.
Bringing strong interpersonal skills including influence and negotiation combined with your knowledge of the workings of the Church of Scotland and its training and formation will allow you to lead and advise on our new IME programme.
The postholder is required to be a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
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