Children's Worker

Just42; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Just42 is seeking a part-time Children’s Worker in Woodbridge to cover maternity leave for 12 months. The role involves running all children’s work including clubs in five local primary schools, assemblies, and the Transitions project for year 6 pupils, plus holiday activity days.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in children’s work and experience in Christian children’s work, with access to a valid right to work in the UK. 26–30 hours per week, fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of effective children’s work.
• Previous experience of Christian children’s work.

Responsibilities

• Run children’s clubs across 5 local primary schools and assemblies, plus the Transitions project for year 6 pupils and occasional holiday activity days.

Skills

Children’s work experience

Christian children’s work

Job description

• Just42
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1HS
• Salary: Up to £25,615 per annum (£32,019 FTE)
• Hours: 26 – 30 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term Maternity cover for 12 months, required to start as soon as possible
• Reference: 0972

This is an excellent opportunity to join Just42's staff team as a Children’s Worker, on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

The Children’s worker will be responsible for running all our children’s work including clubs within 5 local primary schools, assemblies, our Transitions project delivered to year 6’s in the feeder primary schools to Farlingaye High School and also occasional activity days during the school holidays.

What you will need:

• Proven track record of effective children’s work
• Previous experience of Christian children’s work

Closing date:1pm, 2 November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing, 9 November 2026

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing, Christian. The successful candidate will need to hold a valid right to work in the UK.

Due to the rural settings of our work, access to your own vehicle to travel to and from our office, local schools and other locations will be essential.

As a long-established local charity, we offer quality youth and children’s work within a Christian ethos. Just42 is committed to the importance of safeguarding and promoting children/young people’s welfare.