We’re Hiring – Schools Worker and Youth Worker
- Peter Shaw
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
At Emmanuel Church, Plymouth, we believe Jesus is the light of the world, and our calling is to be a light for the city. A huge part of that calling is investing in our children and young people.
The Talking Jesus research shows that most people come to faith before the age of 18. That’s my story too. I came to faith in my teens through outstanding youth work, and it changed the direction of my whole life. That’s why these roles are so important to me personally, and to our church family.
We’re now recruiting for two new part-time positions to strengthen our ministry with children and young people:
✨ Schools Worker (17.5 hrs p/w) – to build on our partnerships with local schools, leading assemblies, supporting Christian groups, and helping children discover pathways into faith. ✨ Youth Worker (20 hrs p/w) – to lead our youth ministry, disciple young people, and create opportunities for them to grow as confident followers of Jesus.
These roles could remain separate, or, if the right candidate comes forward, they could be combined into one larger role.
At Emmanuel, we believe ministry flourishes when the right people are in the right place. Building a strong team matters to us, and we’re committed to helping people thrive in the gifts God has given them. As part of my own commitment to children’s and youth ministry, I help lead a youth Bible study and take weekly assemblies at Compton Primary – and it’s a real joy to grow that ministry. We are not asking someone to work alone, but to join a team where children’s and youth work is at the heart of what we do together. With the right team members, we believe God is opening even more doors to reach children and young people across Plymouth.
👉 Could this be you, or someone you know?
If you love Jesus, have a heart for children and young people, and want to be part of a church that seeks to be hungry, hopeful, and holy as a forward-looking church family – we’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like an informal conversation, please do get in touch with Holly or myself.
To request the application pack and find out more, recruitment@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk Applications Close 30th October 2025, Interviews Start 6th November 2025.
Salary: £27k - £31k FTE
