Diocese of Southwark

Mission Support Officer(Children and Young People with Mission

Action Planning)

Application pack

Closing date 24th September 2018

Interviews will take place on 9th October 2018

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The Diocese ofSouthwa

Revd. Canon Jay ColwillTrinity House

4 Chapel CourtBorough High Street

London SE1 1HD0207939 9417

jay.colwill@southwark.anglican.org

www.southwark.anglican.org

Dear Applicant

I am delighted that you have shown an interest in the role of Mission Support Officer (Children and Young People with Mission Action Planning).

This information pack provides an outline of the role, the skills and experience that we are looking for, plus some further background to the Diocese. The deadline for applications is 24th September 2018. Interviews are scheduled for 9th October 2018

This post will enable you to play a important role in resourcing the delivery of our strategy for Mission and Ministry with Children and Young People, a key area for Mission Action Planning. Please contact me if you would like an informal discussion about the role prior to application.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about mission, to make a real difference to the work of the Diocese, in supporting our parishes and serving the people of South London and East Surrey under God. If this is a role that excites you and you believe that you have the necessary skills, experience and imagination, we would very much like to hear from you

Yours sincerely

The Revd. Canon Jay ColwillCanon Missioner, Southwark CathedralDirector of Mission and Evangelism, Southwark Diocese

2The Diocese of SouthwarkThe South London Church Fund and Southwark Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee (No 236594)Registered Office: Trinity House, 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, London SE1 1HW. Charity No 249678Company Secretary: Ruth Martin

The Diocese of Southwark

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Mission Support Officer(Children and Young People, with Mission Action Planning).

Location: Trinity House, London Bridge

Hours: 35 hours a week (Job share would be considered)

Accountable to: Canon Missioner

Responsible for: Assisting the delivery of the Diocesan Children and Young People’s Mission and Ministry (CYPM&M) and supporting parishes with Mission Action Planning.

Background

This post has been created to support the delivery of Mission Action planning and the Diocesan strategy that supports the vision of an hospitable church, where children and young people are welcomed and invited to shape and be shaped by the church. The team is looking to build capacity to encourage mission, particularly in the area of children and young people (CYP). This role has previously been undertaken by a part-time MAP post and a part-time CYP consultant.

Role

This post sits in the Mission and Evangelism Team line managed by the Canon Missioner Jay Colwill. You will work closely and collaboratively with, the existing Mission Support Officer (children and young people) , (part-time) and the team Administrator.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Publicise and promote the vision, goals and work of the Diocese, with regard to CYPM&M and MAP, encouraging stakeholders to become involved.

2. To act as contact point for parishes, chapters, deaneries, clusters of churches seeking advice or support with MAP and CYPM&M, developing a broad understanding of the range of areas covered in order to be creative and effective at linking requests with sources of help.

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Our VisionHearts on Fire with a Vision for Growth:

Walking with Jesus and getting to know Jesus better as we journey onWelcoming all, embracing our diversity and seeking new ways of

being churchGrowing in numbers, generosity, faith and discipleship as we grow

God’s Kingdom

HEAHEART

3. To enable voices of children and young people to be heard by stakeholders, in different contexts throughout the diocese.

4. Maintain and develop effective communication systems between stakeholders, both inside and outside, such as mail chimp emails, website updates and social media.

5. To help organise / deliver training and parish development days as part of the CYPM&M local training programme.

6. Maintain accessible up-to-date records, including contact details in line with Diocesan policies and practice.

7. Attend and support meetings of the CYPM&M advisory group, employed worker lunches and other seminars arranging input as required.

8. Act as research officer for CYPM&M, staying current with relevant research, local practice, distilling, reflecting on, and disseminating it appropriately.

9. Identify areas of work that are best carried out by the team administrator and liaise with them.

10.Plan and co-ordinate events, conferences, and meetings as requested.

11.Works alongside the Area Bishops and Archdeacons to ensure effective MAP in each Episcopal area.

12.Undertake other administrative, strategic development or research work as may be required.

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The Diocese of SouthwarkOur Values

Effective Stewardship of resources Collaborative Team WorkingRespect for all Transparent Accountability

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

A practising Christian committed to worship, prayer, study and service1

Proven track record of effective children and /or youth mission and ministry

To have a theology of the place of children and young people in the church, which respects and values the different traditions within the diocese

A good understanding of and passion for supporting parishes in their MAP and work alongside children and young people

Good interpersonal skills for building good working relationships and effective networking

Able to make sound judgements and exercise initiative Good communication skills both written and oral Demonstrable potential / proven track record to deliver training, with good

presentation skills Well organised with demonstrable administrative and record-keeping skills Competent with IT: database; MS Office etc

Be able to work flexibly, to work evenings and weekends by arrangement Able to act as a confident and respected diocesan advisor

Desirable

Experience of coordinating the work of volunteers Demonstrable facilitation / coaching skills Qualification in children/family/youth ministry or mission

1 An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK

MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER (CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MISSION ACTION PLANNING)

(35 hours)

Outline terms and conditions

Employer

You will be employed by the South London Church Fund and Southwark Diocesan Board of Finance whose registered office is at Trinity House, 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, London SE1 1HW.

Normal Place of Work

Your normal place of work will be Trinity House.

Salary

£32,000 - £33,000 inclusive of London Weighting.

Probation

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

Hours of work

This is a full-time post of 35 hours a week. There is flexibility regarding how these hours are worked, and this would be the subject of discussion and agreement with the successful candidate. Overtime is not payable, but time off in lieu may be granted for hours in excess of the normal working week.

Holiday Entitlement

You will receive 26 days annual leave per annum increasing to 31 days after 10 years’ service. There is also an entitlement to 2 local and 8 national bank holidays . The leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

Sick Pay

Sick Pay is paid at full pay and half pay rates dependent on length of service, details of which are contained in the contract of employment. Where the right to Diocesan Sick Pay has not been established or it has been exhausted, then Statutory Sick Pay provisions will apply.

Season Ticket Loan

An interest free season ticket loan is available upon satisfactory completion of the probation period.

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Pension

A non-contributory pension will normally be arranged with the Church Workers’ Pension Fund, currently a 15% employer’s contribution.

Working Expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Termination of Employment

During the six-month probationary period a week’s notice is required on either side. Thereafter you will be required to give one month’s notice should you wish to resign and will receive a minimum of one month’s notice.

Equal Opportunities

The Diocese has a strong commitment to equal opportunities and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, nationality, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Its employees are expected to abide by the Equal Opportunities Policy which embodies these principles.

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Further details would be provided in the contract of employment that would be issued on appointment.

Ineligibility for Election

Employment in this post means that you would be ineligible for election to the General Synod of the Church of England or the Southwark Diocesan Synod.

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Background Information to the Diocese of Southwark

The Diocese of Southwark serves the southern part of London - the most diverse city in the world - and a significant part of Surrey. It includes most of London south of the River Thames from Surbiton in the west to Thamesmead in the east, and extends south through Croydon to the rural villages of East Surrey and on to Gatwick Airport on the Sussex border.

Southwark is home to many tourist attractions, including the Shard, Tate Modern and the O2, to many major international corporations, including Legal and General, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Legal & General. However, while residents normally commute into the centre of other major-city diocese, in Southwark may commute out – to the City, Westminster and the West End. Tens of thousands commute through Southwark from dioceses as far away as Winchester, passing the Cathedral as they head across London Bridge to the City.

With a population of nearly 2.7 million in an area of 317 square miles Southwark is both the third most populous Diocese in England and also one of the smallest in area, with an average density of 8,574 people per square mile. The Diocese covers 25 Parliamentary Constituencies, 16 London Boroughs, two boroughs in the County of Surrey and part of a third. It includes every type of community: affluent stockbroker belt, massive suburban sprawl, riverside gentrification and some of the most deprived wards in the country. Seeking to worship, serve and bear witness to God’s love in Christ in this dynamic environment presents exciting opportunities and challenges for clergy and laity alike.

The 2011 Census showed that 35% of the population of the Diocese come from ethnic minorities. There are major African and Caribbean communities, as well as significant groups from the Indian sub-continent, Latin America and the Far East. 54 parishes had black or ethnic majority congregations in 2007, an increase of 18% in only five years. While many members of ethnic minority groups are second and third generation and include well-established professional people, many others are recent arrivals, send remittances back home and may be in the Diocese on a relatively short-term basis.

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There is much to be done to ensure that minority ethnic members of our churches are properly represented at all levels of the Diocese.

Many religions other than Christianity have a significant presence in the Diocese, with more than 60 non-Christian places of worship. There is also an enormous range of different Christian groups, and nine of the Boroughs are within the fifty most religiously diverse areas in the country. There is a need to revitalise ecumenical work to ensure that, despite the diversity of groups, we work together effectively to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Outrages such as the murder of Lee Rigby and incidents of gang violence demonstrate the need to demonstrate that proclaimed anti-racist, multi-cultural and equal opportunities policies are being delivered. While the complexity and richness of the mix of ethnic groups, religious faiths, artistic and cultural life can be an opportunity for Christian evangelism and fellowship, it is also a cause for anxiety and a focus for social issues.

The Diocese is also responsible, through its Board of Education, for working with twelve local authorities and other regional and national bodies in overseeing the work of over 100 Church Schools. We have chaplains in eight universities, three colleges of further and higher education, 19 NHS Trusts, hospitals and hospices, and six prisons. Relationships between the church and civic authorities are valued and fostered carefully, and parishes are showing great creativity in participating in community life in the wake of

the financial cutbacks which have had a major impact on voluntary bodies. The Mother’s Union is strong and active, with about 2,000 members in 100 parishes, and has active links with our link Dioceses in Zimbabwe: Matabeleland, Manicaland Central Zimbabwe and Masvingo.

The Diocese of Southwark is known for its strong liberal or radical tradition but also embraces the full range of Anglicanism in churchmanship and theological viewpoint. Disagreements tend to be openly debated. It has the second highest number of women priests in any Church of

England diocese, a significant number of gay and lesbian priests and thirty parishes which have passed one of, or both, resolutions A and B.

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Under Southwark’s Episcopal Area system the Bishop of Southwark is responsible for the whole Diocese, working closely with the Area Bishops of Kingston, Croydon and Woolwich who are each responsible for two archdeaconries. The relatively large number of archdeacons enables them to be in very close contact with their parishes and clergy and can offer detailed advice and support.

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