We currently have 2 vacancies which are listed below.
- Youth and Families Worker – closing date 26th February
- PA / Administrator – closing date 9th February
Details below
Job Description for PA/Administrator @ Paisley St George’s
Paisley St George’s Church at Causeyside Street, Paisley is looking to appoint a part time PA/ administrator to support the work of our Minister, teams of volunteers, the congregation and facility users.
Our team works with members of the congregation and the local community across all ages offering opportunities to come together for activities and worship.
The successful applicant will work 12 hours per week based at the Church although on occasion an element of home working could be arranged to suit the needs of the church and the individual.
Responsibilities
- Communication: Interact with and support the Minister, Kirk Session and members in person or by phone/email/social media and greet visitors
- Document preparation: Create, organise, and store documents, including letters and forms. Update social media eg Facebook, Instagram
- Scheduling: Arrange meetings and appointments on behalf of the minister and Kirk Session
- Customer service: Assist members, committees and users of the premises.
- Reporting: Assist with preparing reports
- Filing: Develop and maintain a filing system
Skills – Essential
- Communication: Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality – Ability to respect privacy including information
- IT – Excellent IT knowledge including MS Office and Social Media platforms
- Time management: Organise and plan how to divide your time between different activities
- Attention to detail: Focus on all areas of a project or task, no matter how small
A wider knowledge of software and publishing applications is an advantage but not essential.
Also an advantage would be experience and understanding of Church of Scotland practices.
Experience
Have experience working in an office environment,
Have experience performing administrative tasks, and
Have experience providing support to co-workers.
How to Apply
Applications to be made by CV with a covering letter to show why they’d be right for the post.
Applications by email to sessionclerk@paisleystgeorges.org by 9 Feb with interviews for those selected likely 18th Feb
Post is for three years initially with possibility of extension
Further details/questions to Jan Phillips on sessionclerk@paisleystgeorges.org.uk or by phone to 07899 040525.
Role description for Youth and Families Engagement and Development worker
Title of Post: Youth and Families Engagement and Development worker, Paisley St George’s Parish Church
Responsible to: Session Clerk
Purpose of Post: To engage with and develop links with young people and families who are on the fringe of the church and welcome them into the church family of Paisley St George’s supporting and encouraging them by building positive and trusting relationships. Further to strengthen existing links with the members of our youth organisations and their families.
Main Duties
• To work with the kirk session of Paisley St George’s Parish Church to build on existing relationships with our current youth and children’s organisations to determine and explore additional ministry opportunities.
• In conjunction with the kirk session, develop a strategy for outreach to families in the parish and produce an annual development plan.
• Work alongside the minister in mission and ministries relating to youth and families.
• Recruit, develop and encourage a team of volunteers to support the work.
• Work with individuals and families across our Church and Community and implement and evaluate a suitable programme of initiatives.
• Develop further partnerships with local schools and in the wider community.
• Participate fully in our worshipping community, with specific focus on youth and families. Regular attendance at worship is encouraged and expected.
The successful candidate will have:
• Vision for the development of a young people/family ministry.
• An understanding of the issues affecting children, families and younger adults in the local community.
• Experience in young people/family work, either voluntary or in paid employment, and in creating, delivering and evaluating programmes for them.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people and to support them.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The successful candidate will have the following attributes/skills:
- Good Interpersonal skills,
- Active listening skills,
- Enthusiasm and drive,
- commitment,
- integrity,
- reliability,
- compassion.
It is also desirable, however not essential that you have:
• Experience of working in a faith context and/or within the third/voluntary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the congregational life of the Church of Scotland.
This job description is indicative of the nature and responsibilities associated with the role. It is not exhaustive. The job holder will be required to undertake other appropriate duties relating to the position as the role evolves over time.
Terms and Conditions
• Salary is £32,431 per annum.
• This is a full-time role with the normal hours of work being 37.5 hours per week with a general working pattern (as agreed) but requires flexibility.
• The post has been funded through the Church of Scotland’s Seeds for Growth programme for a period of 3 years from date of appointment. While this is a fixed term post, there may be the potential for extension beyond this period.
• The post is based in office space at Paisley St George’s Church although much of the time will be spent in the community and parish.
• The nature of the role means that the postholder is required to be a practicing Christian with a live church connection. (This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
• There are five weeks paid leave (187.5 hours) in each full holiday year which runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is based on full weeks worked. There are also nine statutory holidays. Entitlement increases after five years’ service to six weeks (225 hours) annual paid leave.
• Travel expenses by public transport or by use of own car (if appropriate) at rates agreed by the employer are payable and reviewed annually.
• Membership of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme will be required.
• 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.
• In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, the successful applicant will be asked to provide document(s) confirming their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, therefore it is essential that you have the right to work in the UK before you apply to work with us. Proof of eligibility will be sought, where appropriate, if you’re invited for interview.
Informal enquiries can be made to Mrs Jan Phillips, Session Clerk by phone on 07899 040525 or by email to sessionclerk@paisleystgeorges.org.uk
Paisley St George’s Church of Scotland
