Children and Families Worker

Location: Holyrood Evangelical Church, Edinburgh
Salary: £29,535
Post: Full time to include Monday mornings and Friday afternoons Evenings and weekend hours will be expected.
Responsible to: The minister and elders of Holyrood Church
Application Deadline: Friday, 27 February 2026

Holyrood Church (“HC”) is an independent evangelical church situated in east Edinburgh, with a desire to strengthen and develop our ministry with children and youth. We are looking for someone with a passion for discipleship among the church families who will also champion and organise our evangelistic children’s ministry in the community. We are seeking someone who will take responsibility for leading and developing this work.

We have a Sunday Club of Primary aged children who make up 2 groups. They are taught and supported by a team of 4 leaders and a group of volunteer helpers on a rota basis, during the second part of the morning service. We also have a Youth Group for teenagers who meet regularly for fellowship and discipleship during term time.

Purpose of Job

To organise and lead our evangelistic ministry in the community as we develop existing relationships with local primary schools.

To further develop children and youth discipleship in the congregation, supporting and encouraging our families.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

Organise and lead a weekly club for primary school children in the community,
Organise and support 2 outreach events (eg holiday club, activity day) each academic year for children in the community during school holidays
Plan and lead the programme for the established Baby and Toddler group, supporting the existing team
Develop current relationships with two local schools (Abbeyhill and Leith Walk primaries) seeking ways to work together to support and encourage children
To support the existing Sunday Club team by developing a comprehensive curriculum to teach basic doctrine and Biblical literacy to children, sourcing suitable material for the team to use.
To recommend resources suitable for parents to disciple children and youth at home
To plan and organise an annual half-day conference in the church to encourage and train parents to disciple children and youth
To organise a team to run regular events for teenagers in the church
To encourage children and youth in the congregation to engage with summer camp experiences
To stay connected with children and youth ministries locally and nationally (for example SU, Young Life, Word of Life and others in Edinburgh)
Attend regular leadership team meetings, communicating with the relevant team members.
Adhere to HC’s safeguarding policy and ensure all volunteers are up to date and following procedures.

Essential Attributes, Skills and Experience

Practising Christian, prepared to attend HC regularly and adhere to the Church’s Statement of Faith
A passion for children’s care and discipleship
Willingness to participate fully in church life
Experience of working with children and youth, as part of a team in Christian or secular context
Experience of following safeguarding procedures and practices
Proactive and organised, able to work as part of a team as well as independently
A good listener, able to engage with a diverse community
Ability to engage and motivate others to get involved with ministry, and manage volunteers

Desirable Attributes, Skills and Experience

Experience of working with children with additional support needs
Experience of leading a team
Experience of evangelistic ministry
Qualification in First Aid (or the readiness to attend training)
Ability to manage conflict or differing views within teams

Further Information

We would be happy to answer any questions or have an informal discussion with anyone who is interested to find out more about the post. Contact Joe Barnard via info@holyroodevangelical.org.

See our website for further information about us: https://holyroodevangelical.org.

Holyrood Church (Holyrood Evangelical Church) is Incorporated as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity Number SCO44820