Children's Worker

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in children’s work and experience in Christian children’s work, with a valid right to work in the UK and access to a vehicle for travel to schools and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run all children’s work including clubs within 5 local primary schools.
• Deliver assemblies and our Transitions project for year 6 feeders.
• Occasional activity days during school holidays.

Skills

Proven track record of effective chil

Previous experience of Christian chil

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.