COW Job Specification
Person specification April 09
Post: Community Outreach Worker
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Desirable |
Method of Assessment |
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Education & Training |
Good general education with ‘A’ Levels |
Relevant Biblical, theological and or Youth Ministry experience |
Qualification (Certificates) |
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Relevant Experience |
Experience of faith sharing and outreach as a Christian witness |
Current participant in the life of a Christian Church or Community |
Application & Interview |
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Current experience as Lay Worker or Outreach/Youth Worker |
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Special Knowledge & Skills |
Able to: lead small groups for discussion of faith issues etc. |
Able to: use Word, Power Point & Excel Spreadsheets |
A & I PowerPoint Presentation |
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Contribute to worship under the direction of the Minister |
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Reading Exercise |
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Communicate effectively in person and in writing |
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Keep to a Budget and record expenditure |
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Special Qualities or Aptitudes |
relate effectively to a wide spectrum of people and contribute to the team |
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Take initiative and motivate self and others. |
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Set and work to goals without direct supervision and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances |
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Any other requirements |
Understand and be comfortable with the Methodist approach to faith and life |
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Satisfactory CRB disclosure. |
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CRB application |
