Youth and Children Mission Worker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,552.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 25552 - 25552 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, CR0 1XY |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MAR20266297 |
Summary
Please note this is a fixed term position for 2 years Working hours: 35 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedCroydon Citadel Salvation Army Church & Community Centre is looking for a Youth and Children Mission Worker to support the Corps (Church) with an effective community programme, working specifically with children, young people and their families along with promoting Christian discipleship with the children and young people. Your Key responsibilities will include:Deliver youth and children focused spiritual programmes and community activities within the Corps and local community to support the successful delivery o9f missionParticipate in and lead Christian worship and small group sessions where appropriate with a focus on youth and children’s ministryDemonstrate both a professional and caring manner when interacting with programme participants and the wider family to create a welcoming and supportive environmentFulfil any relevant administration processes to ensure that accurate records are maintainedContribute into the planning and review processes for the programmes and activities to ensure continuous improvement and development to meet the changing needs of the communityTo be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:Proven experience of working on own initiativeProven experience of holding confidentialityGood organisational skillsGood Interpersonal SkillsMust be a Team PlayerGood Time Management skillsRequirement to be a ChristianThis role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian.In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check DBS an Enhanced Disclosure Child workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.