CURRENT VACANCIES

Full Time Youth Worker, Ferrywell Youth project

Ferrywell Youth Project is looking for a full-time Youth Worker.

FYP is a Christian project that grew out of the work of SU.

FYP works with young people and family in Pilton, Muirhouse and Drylaw.

FYP also works with many of the local churches in the area and has a great and growing team of staff and volunteers.

For more information please contact info@ferrywell.org.uk or 07950016429. 

The closing date for applications is the Friday 22nd November 2019. 

PRISON CHAPLAINCY POST

The Reformed Tradition Prison Chaplain, as part of the chaplaincy team, is responsible for the provision of chaplaincy services to those in our care and staff at HMP Glenochil. 

Outreach worker for pilot loneliness project - Greenside

Applications are invited from interested and suitably experienced individuals to undertake a six-month pilot project at Greenside Parish Church to tackle the growing problem of loneliness and isolation in the local community. Find out more about the project. Anyone who is interested and would like more information can contact Isabel McNab (Isabelmacnab@aol.com )

Chaplain - Pastoral Care Committee

The Pastoral Care Committee now seeks, on behalf of the Presbytery of Edinburgh, to recruit a fourth Chaplain to join our team.

The main purpose of the role is to provide pastoral care for those engaged in recognised ministries on behalf of the Presbytery of Edinburgh and, by invitation where appropriate, their dependants.  This is a befriending and listening role, providing a ministry of presence.  The Chaplain will provide practical care which is holistic, person-centred and guided by the individual client’s needs and wishes and affirming of their gifts, and it is expected that the Chaplain will offer to meet with all clients at least twice annually. A fuller job description is attached.

If interested in finding out more about this important role, please contact the Convener of the Pastoral Care Committee.  Mark Evans DCS markevansdcs@aol.com

Vacant charge at Liberton Northfield

Liberton Northfield Parish Church is seeking to appoint a minister on a 5-year reviewable basis. Parish Profile can be obtained here. 

Applications (letter and CV) to the Clerk of the Nominating Committee, Mr Ian Aitken at johnwaitken59@yahoo.com  or 07445016116.

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Part-time Chaplain for the Robin Chapel at Craigmillar

The Chaplain is employed for 17 hours per week, some 3 hours of which is on Sunday afternoon.  The salary is approximately pro rata with the median scale for Church of Scotland ministers.

CrossReach Simpson House Volunteer Admin

Simpson House is a CrossReach service which supports children and adults affected by their own or someone else’s drug use. They are looking for volunteers to work alongside their administration team and help to provide reception cover and admin support. Volunteers will play an important role in welcoming clients and creating a safe, friendly atmosphere at reception. Their client’s first point of contact is by telephone. Volunteers will be trained and supported to take calls that may involve vulnerable clients.

Please email Gillian.Rouse@crossreach.org.uk   for further information.

Weekend Youth Worker - Fairmilehead Parish Church

Fairmilehead Parish Church, Edinburgh is recruiting a Weekend Youth Worker. 

See the job ad here .

Full description here .

Role specification here .

Person specification here .