Job Specification

Title
The title of the position is “full-time church worker”.

Employed by
Nant Coch Church, 68 Fields Park Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5BH

Reporting to
The church worker will be part of the church leadership team and will report to the elders of the church.

Main responsibilities
Working as part of the leadership team and in conjunction with the elders, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the church to fulfil its key objectives and mission.  

The primary role of the full-time church worker will be that of drawing people, both on the fringe of the church and completely outside it, more fully into the life and worship of the church. This will involve agreeing, initiating, leading and enabling various activities designed to increase the membership of the church in partnership with other church members and will include establishing, developing and extending Christian contact with the community, identifying opportunities for evangelism and equipping church members for outreach. It will also mean providing appropriate nurture, teaching and training to those who show some response to the Christian message.

The church worker will also be expected to perform other secondary roles which will be agreed in conjunction with the elders, having regard to their giftings, abilities and interests. We do not expect the church worker to do everything, but their secondary roles could include some of the following:

• helping with, leading and/or expanding the work with young people such as teen boys;
• helping with, leading and/or expanding other aspects of the church’s existing work;
• encouraging, supporting and enabling church members through change and all members in using their giftings to serve;
• pastoral visiting church members;
• providing teaching and training that will encourage members of the congregation to grow in Christian character and in the knowledge of God. This should involve ensuring that the basics of the Christian faith are presented clearly and appropriately, and that the disciplines of Christian living are both taught and demonstrated, so that members of the congregation are actively encouraged in their discipleship.

The church worker will be required to maintain a strong Christian faith and witness and develop skills as a Christian. This will involve:

• maintaining a daily walk with the Lord through personal Bible reading, prayer and study;
• attending short courses to extend knowledge and understanding of Christian application; such courses to be encouraged and financed by the church;
• developing personal gifts and talents within the activities of the church;
• becoming involved in all matters in relation to the life of the church and as a member of the leadership team;
• becoming a fully committed member of the church and attending Sunday services as such.

The church worker will also be required to support the elders and leadership team in the wider work of the church. This will involve:

• being present at relevant leadership team meetings, major church meetings and, when invited, elders’ meetings;
• working effectively as part of a team;
• adhering to, and setting an example in, following the church’s health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures;**
• using own initiative to develop the role in co-operation with the guidance of the church leaders.

Dependent on the successful applicant’s particular gifts, there may be other opportunities.
 
Qualifications and personal characteristics required
Essential: – the full-time church worker must:

• be a committed and practising Christian, prepared to signify their unreserved acceptance of the Basis of Faith of the Evangelical Alliance;
• have a passion for Jesus and a passion for His people;
• be an effective role model; their lifestyle and moral behaviour are expected to bear witness to their Christian commitment and to be consistent with Biblical truth and the church’s teaching1;
• believe and uphold Biblical Christian beliefs and ideals in relation to marriage and sexual relationships1;
• be able to communicate God’s word effectively in groups and on a one-to-one basis;
• understand the pressures and difficulties of modern life and know how to work alongside people to awaken an interest in and deepen commitment to the Christian faith;
• be able to use a computer and/or smart phone as a tool for work and communication.

Desirable: – while not essential, it would be desirable for the full-time church worker to have:

• some formal Biblical training, as evidenced by a qualification;
• the ability to drive a car (with a full, current driving licence);
• the ability to play any musical instrument sufficiently well to lead a small group;
• previous experience in working within a church context in leading and / or managing a team.

Place of work
The normal place of work shall be considered to be the church premises at the above address where an office area is available in the church building. Some preparatory and study work may be done at home. Attendance may be requested or required at other locations, from time to time, to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Hours
The total number of hours worked each week shall be not less than 35. Average weekly hours of work should be 37 over a 12-month period (excluding holidays). Attendance at church on a Sunday is not counted as part of these hours. These hours may include time spent fulfilling the role during evenings and on Saturdays. It is accepted that time spent visiting homes or in pastoral care in other places is part of the working week.

One day a week shall be a “rest day” during which no contact shall be made with the church worker on church business (unless in emergency).

The church worker will be expected to keep a log of time spent by broad areas of activity for review and development purposes.

Salary scale
The salary is negotiable for this position depending upon qualifications and relevant experience. Salary will be paid monthly by direct bank transfer, usually in the last week of each month. 

The salary will be reviewed annually, on the anniversary of commencement.

Expenses
The church will pay an allowance to cover the cost of a mobile phone, and renewal and upkeep of a laptop computer.

Reasonable out of pocket expenses in connection with the role will be reimbursed on presentation of receipts up to a maximum of £200 per month. Larger expenditure is possible by agreement with the church’s leadership.

Reasonable use of a private motor vehicle in carrying out church business will be reimbursed at a rate of 45p per mile subject to submission of a log of journeys.
Mileage incurred commuting from place of residence to place of work (Nant Coch Church) will not be reimbursed in accordance with normal working practices.

Length of employment
The initial length of this employment shall be for a two-year term.

Subject to this role proving successful in achieving the church’s objectives, it is anticipated that it would be extended. A decision on this extension will be made after the first 1½ years.

The first three months of employment will be a probationary period during which either the church worker or Nant Coch Church may terminate this contract.

Following this probationary period, if the church worker wishes to terminate the contract before its expiry, the church will require three months’ notice to be given and worked.

The church will give six months’ notice if its intention is not to renew the contract.

Pre-employment checks
Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as required under the church’s safeguarding policy. 
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We can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK; employment is subject to confirming this.

Full-time church worker

Nant Coch Church is looking to appoint a full-time church worker to start in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The links below give further details of the post.

Application Procedure
Background Information
Job Specification
Application Pack and Form