Central Avenue Christian Church Wigston
Saved to Serve
Working with us
Introduction
We believe God has a purpose for everyone and that He wants as many people as possible to take an active part in the life of the church. Of course, there are many jobs that need to be done within the church, both locally and nationally. Many jobs can be carried out by anyone of any ability. Some jobs require a particular aptitude ( e.g building work), gifting or spiritual dimension (e.g preaching) and others have legal implications and guidelines that have to be followed such as working with children and vulnerable people.
We are quite happy for people to have a go at most jobs within the church, but some do require a more formal process to be followed. For example, it is sensible that some jobs are only given to people who have been attending the church for some time, or have shown themselves reliable in previous jobs.
Some church jobs may require that you be a member (e.g being a Trustee). Some roles in the church are not jobs you can apply for, but have to be appointed to by the church, whilst a number of roles are spiritual callings.
Volunteers and paid workers
As a church, we are unable to generally pay people for their work, except perhaps to cover expenses. this will be discussed and agreed in advance.
Workers from outside the UK or EU
The UK Border Agency has stringent legally binding guidelines on workers from outside the UK. Please refer to the National Fellowship for guidance and advice on this as the National Fellowship is the sponsor organisation through which you would have to apply.
If you wouls like to help out with a job at the church, first of all, have a chat with one of the leaders. If the particular job requires that you go through a formal process, it will be explained to you.
Application Process
Certain jobs will require a formal application process
Job Description
A job description will set out the requirements of the job. The number frequency, number of hours etc will probably be open to negotiation to fit with your availability.
References
Some jobs may require references
CRB
Some jobs will require a Criminal Records Bur3eau check to be taken place. Current legislation allows for infrequent contact with children and vulnerable adults not requiring a CRB. This allows for a trial period. IF it is decided that you want to increase contact and become a more regular volunteer, then you will need a CRB completed before this can start.
Probabtionary Period
You will serve a mutually agreed probabtionary period (set out in the job description) at the end of which either side may terminate the job. Providied both sides are happy, you can then continue with the job for the rest of the duration of the job.
Job Duration
Some jobs will have a set duration after which the job ceases. Some jobs can continue and you are welcome to ask to continue if you wish.
Training
We will do our best to ensure you are properly trained to carry out your duties and to be in compliance with any legislation.
Management and supervision
You will have a daily supervisor who will inform you of your duties and provide feedback to you on how things are going.
Problems
If you have a problem, you can discuss things with the person who acts as your supervisor or a member of the leadership team.
Finishing with us
We hope that you would feel able to carry on with a job for many years and really enjoy it. However, we understand that sometimes circumstances change and we have to reassess our commitments. If you can give us as long as possible to replace you with someone else, that would always be appreciated, but we realise that this is not always possible.
Office Address:
102 Central Avenue
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 2AA