Youth and Children’s Worker – St Katharine’s Church, Holt, Wiltshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Youth & Children’s Worker who is passionate about helping the next generation come to faith.

St Katharine’s is a vibrant and welcoming church at the heart of the village of Holt. Our church family is authentic in faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and expectant for all that God will do in us and through us. Alongside our regular Sunday worship, we offer a range of activities and outreach events for all ages, including a thriving Tiny Tots group, Café Church, Outdoor Churchand invitation suppers. These activities reflect our wider commitment to growing ministry among children, young people and families.

This is a key role in the life of our church. We are looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate individual who will build on the excellent work already in place and help shape the next chapter of our youth and children’s ministry. Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead, support, and grow a team of volunteers.
• Develop engaging, age appropriate activities for children and young people.
• Create fresh and imaginative ways to connect with young people in our local community.
• Help children and young people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and feel at home within our church family.
• Work collaboratively with the wider ministry team to integrate youth and children’s work into the life of the 
• church. 
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding best practice

If you have a heart for seeing children and young people grow as disciples to shape and lead this vital ministry we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Canon Andrew Evans on 01225 782289. For more information about us, please visit our website or email our administrator, Dawn Farmer, for an application pack.

To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter of no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the role and your suitablity. Please also include the contact details for twe referees (one should be a church leader). Please email your application to Dawn Farmer, Church Administrator.
 

Notable dates

Closing date for applications:  30 September 2026
Interview date:  week of the 5 October 2026