Family Ministry Project Worker

Archdiocese of Birmingham; Maryvale Institute

Full-time; Fixed-term

The Archdiocese of Birmingham wishes to appoint a full-time Family Ministry Project Worker to support and develop the work of family catechesis and ministry to families in the parishes of the Archdiocese. The appointment will be from 1st January 2017, initially on a two-year contract but with the possibility of extension.

The post will be based at Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, but will involve substantial travel around the Archdiocese. Applicants should have their own transport and be prepared to work unsocial hours as needed.

Applicants should be practising Roman Catholics with a sound understanding of the Church’s teaching in the area of marriage of family life, and some experience of catechesis and/or other pastoral ministry. First class interpersonal skills and the capacity to take initiatives and work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Fr Edward Clare, Director, Maryvale Institute after 1st September on 0121 360 8118 or email [email protected].

Applications for this role is by application form accompanied by a CV and covering letter, which must indicate how your skills and experience match those required for this post. For further information and an application form please contact the Registrar, Mrs Rita Bannister, on 0121 360 8118 or email [email protected].

The successful appointee will require DBS clearance.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th October 2016. Interviews for this post are scheduled for Thursday 20th or Friday 21st October 2016.

Maryvale Institute
Old Oscott Hill
Birmingham
B44 9AG

0121 360 8118