Youth and Community Worker
St. Mary’s & St James, Lockleaze, Bristol
Hours: 34 hours a week (to include Friday evenings and Sunday mornings)
Contract: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2028
Salary: £30,900 p.a. (FTE), £27,400 p.a. actual
Do you want to share God’s love in practical ways as part of a church in the centre of its community?
Do you have a heart for youth ministry within an urban context?
Could you use your skills and passion to help us create a nurturing environment which will help young people find and grow in their faith?
Are you excited by the opportunity to be part of our vibrant, community and have the ability to navigate our urban context?
Yes? Then we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Youth and Community Worker to develop, and support youth ministry within the church and wider Lockleaze community, in alignment with the church’s vision, rooted in Isaiah 61:1–4.
The role includes running mid-week youth clubs, socials, leading and helping with Sunday services and groups, pastoral care, discipleship, outreach, line managing our SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) trainee and partnership-building with some local organisations and in particular The Vench and Trinity Academy.
This post is funded via the Priority Communities Network (PCN) until 31 December 2028.
For a conversation about this post, contact the Vicar, Rob Smith: [email protected] He can also discuss an informal visit to the church.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 7th September 2026
Expected interview date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Please note that we are unable to accept international applications where a visa will be required.
The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our organisation and we welcome applications from within these groups.
Pay: £30,900.00 per year
Work Location: In person
