Parish Assistant

  • Part time
  • £30,274 – £34,224 pro-rata
  • On site: The Newhouse Cluster (Holytown linked with New Stevenston Wrangholm, Kirk O’Shotts and Newarthill & Carfin Parish Churches)
  • Closing 8th June 2026


  • Advertised from 20th May 2026
  • 18.75 hours per week. Fixed Term (18 months)

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.

We are seeking a committed Parish Assistant to support the Interim Minister in pastoral care, worship, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will have strong pastoral and interpersonal skills, experience of worship, an understanding of wellbeing and chaplaincy, and the ability to work both collaboratively and on their own initiative.

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.

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: Monday, 8th June 2026 at 12 noon.

The Church of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland SCO11353