Retreat Leader - Pinner, United Kingdom - Diocese of Westminster

Diocese of Westminster

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Pinner, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Key information:

_ Closing date: 12pm, Monday 4 March 2024_
- £26,250 per annum_

Fulltime, 35 hours per week_
Permanent Contract_
Based in Pinner, Middlesex_
Interviews: w/c 11 March 2024_

for this role below;

Do you have the skills to inspire young people and contribute to the overall mission of youth ministry at SPEC? Then you could be our next Retreat Leader
:

- "I applied to work at SPEC because I wanted to develop my skills in working with young people. It has also provided me with the opportunity to learn more about the faith, whilst deepening my own faith"_
- current Retreat Leader at SPEC

What you'll be doing:

Situated in Pinner, Westminster Youth Ministry's Retreat Centre, through the retreat experience, aims to create opportunities for young people to have a _Spiritual and Personal Encounter with Christ _(SPEC)_.

_The Retreat Leader is responsible for the delivery of day and residential retreat programmes for young people and contributing to the ongoing process of retreat development.

As Retreat Leader you will support the Programmes Senior Retreat Leader in the development, and competent delivery of, an effective programme of Catholic retreats for school years 4 to 13.

Through your work, you will be supporting the formation of our young people, and encouraging their active participation in their faith through parish involvement and other practical opportunities.

You will be a part of a vibrant Retreat team, responsible for leading the retreats, but also to promote, encourage and actively participate in the Catholic ethos of SPEC.

You will assist the team by contributing to the marketing and promotion of retreats and the wider Westminster Youth Ministry through posting on SPEC social media, visiting schools within the diocese to raise awareness of SPEC, and working collaboratively with your youth ministry colleagues, clergy, and other diocesan departments.

This means there's lots to get involved in - and to be excited about.

What we're looking for:

What we offer you:

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

Life Assurance
Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
Discounts scheme through Edenredshopping, restaurants, cinema tickets gift cards and much more
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to low cost loans with Churches Mutual
Employee assistance programme

- free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting home life

Who are we?:

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity with offices close to Victoria Train and Underground Station and just a short walk from St James Park and Westminster Underground stations.

We are home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) & our beautiful Westminster Cathedral.

We are one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of 208 schools in which over 90,000 pupils attend daily, 212 parishes and several hundred social justice initiatives.

We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.

Our core values are Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance & Love.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and as such we are looking for a Retreat Leader who is able to clearly demonstrate and evidence them

Application details:

Equal Opportunities & Living Wage Statement:

We want people from all walks of life to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our organisation, share a sense of belonging and demonstrate our values.

With this in mind, we positively celebrate Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.