Job Description
Area Representative
RESPONSIBLE TO: Spiritual Guardian
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ACCOUNTABLE TO: Committed Maltfriscans
ROLE PURPOSE
To support the Spiritual Guardian in maintaining the good order of the community, acting as a point of contact for committed Maltfriscans and Enquirers within an agreed geographical area, together with the Novitiate Coordinator.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the Spiritual Guardian in maintaining the good order of the community
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Attend management committee meetings (ARM)
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Ensure the community abides by its policies and priorities
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Ensure effective communication with committed members from their area and feed back local views
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Ensure appropriate representation of the community at a local and national level, when required
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Coordinate dates for local meetings
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Take an active role in the planning and organisation of CoM.
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PASTORAL CARE AND FORMATION
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Be available to support local activities
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Ensure to reflect the views of local concern accurately
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Ensure appropriate formation within the local area, especially for Enquirers in conjunction with the Novitiate Coordinator
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
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Cooperate with the Maltfriscan Community Safeguarding Officer
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Be familiar with and comply with Safeguarding policies and procedures and promote good practice
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Ensure all local activities operate within Safeguarding principles.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church
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A committed Maltfriscan
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A willingness and ability to give suitable time to the responsibilities of the role
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The ability to communicate and relate with respect and ease to children and adults.