Vacancy: Youth Work Pioneer Darlington
About the Role
Darlington and Teesdale Methodist Circuit are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Youth Work professional to lead our work in re-seeding Youth Work in our Circuit. This permanent, full-time role, to which the Circuit has made an initial five-year commitment, is Circuit-wide, but locally based.
The person appointed will help lead the development of a Circuit-led New Places for New People (NPNP) initiative for and with young people within the Circuit, which we anticipate will lead to the upscaling of this area of ministry in the medium term.
Is this you?
We are seeking a collaborative self-starter who is able to work in strategically missional ways in order to reach and disciple young people, in enabling them to flourish in every part of their lives. You are likely to hold a degree-level qualification in Theology, or a subject related to this area of ministry. Ideally, this might be a professionally-qualifying JNC award. Applicants not holding a JNC,
or equivalent, may still be considered.
Faith and Worship
A specific faith is an essential requirement for this role and in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010, it is an occupational requirement that the successful candidate is a practising Christian.
Next Steps
We encourage enquires and welcome informal conversations about the role via email to Graham Bright, Community Pastor, The Well Methodist Church, grahamb@dandtcircuit.org.uk
A job information pack and application form accompanies this advert, or, can be found on our website.
Please note, we are, regrettably, unable to offer, or support, visa sponsorship at this time. To be considered for this post, completed application forms must be received by email to admin@dandtcircuit.org.uk before midday on Friday, 17 July, 2026
Working Arrangement
The post-holder will have access to office space at The Well Methodist Church, 164 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL. However, travel across the Circuit will be required and the post-holder must have access to their own transport. Some evening and weekend work will be required. At least one day will be free from responsibility each week.
Main Terms and Important Dates
Location: The Well Methodist Church, with travel across the Circuit.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Salary: (£31885-38016 per annum) (JNC 13-20) Employer matched pension contributions subject to maximum of 6% of salary – a contribution towards relocation may be possible.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Annual leave: 33 days per annum including statutory holidays.
Closing Date: noon, 17.07.26
Interview dates will be mutually agreed with candidates.