Youth Worker | eXp

• eXp – Experiencing Faith in Cowal”, a Christian Interdenominational Youth Work Charity 
• Location: Based in Dunoon, with the ministry area being Cowal, which is the region of Argyll lying between Loch Fyne and Loch Long.
• Salary: £29,535 p.a.
• Hours:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week) 
• Contract: Fixed-term post for 36 months. eXp will actively seek funding for extension of the post.
• Closing date: 10 October 2025

Purpose of appointment

To enhance the growth of eXp’s reach in connecting with young people in the communities in Cowal. Creating a fun, stimulating, inclusive & safe environment where young people can contribute and feel they can invite others to be take part too. The aim is to work as a part of a team, in order to transform lives, helping them to be confident, feel accepted, gain leadership skills and exposing them to the Christian lifestyle – encouraging them into a positive destination where they can thrive.

In this role you will take an active role in an already established effective team, modelling Christian character, lifestyle and community, and help plant fresh expressions of church and community work amongst young people, many of whom are disaffected and disadvantaged. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people of all faith backgrounds and none and in a variety of settings.

• To work within a team running community and church youth activities and be a part of the planning and implementing of these activities when they happen, including a regular Friday Night Youth Club in Dunoon.
• Rural primary school work, delivering RMPS activities once per month.
• To be a part of the ongoing work of eXp in Dunoon Grammar School. One day per week seconded to work as the school youth worker, and separately running a Tuesday lunch time club (MAD Club – Make a Difference Club). At some lunchtimes your role will be to wander the school forum and reach out to familiar and new young people.
• To be a part of weekly team meetings, Bible Studies & Prayer times.
• Support the work of Cowal Kirk, Pizza church and summer club.
• Take part in planning and implementing of Christian youth residential events, currently a 5-day summer holiday at Whithaugh Park and a weekend at Port Ban
• To spend time in the community & churches talking to the young people and inviting them to join in youth activities, and liaising with Church leaders to encourage partnership working.

Further information about eXp

Website: expyouthwork.org.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/expyouthwork 

For more information about the post, please phone the Team Leader, Jack McGinnigal, 07760 256708, or email him at jack.mcginnigal@expyouthwork.org.uk

Application process

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. To apply, please send a CV together with a letter describing why you are interested in this post and why you think you are suitable for it, and the names and contact details of 3 referees. Applications should be sent by 10th October 2025 to Dr Chris Brett at ctbrett19@gmail.com, or at 63 Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7DR.

Charity no. SC046355