Family Activity Worker

• Suffolk County Council 
• Address: Countywide (various locations across Suffolk) - Community based
• Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata for part time) 
• Hours: 18.5 - 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent

Posts available:

• Bury St Edmunds - 22.5 hours (Bury Library Family Hub)
• Forest Heath - 22.5 hours (Foley House Family Hub)
• Stowmarket - 22.5 hours (Sunshine Family Hub)
• Leiston - 18.5 hours (Leiston Family Hub)
• Lowestoft and Waveney - 20 hours (Kirkley Family Hub)

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As a Family Activity Worker (FAW), you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action. 

Reimagine the possibilities.  

Your role and responsibilities 

This role is central to supporting families with children aged 0–5 through engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate group activities.

You will be part of a service that empowers families, strengthens community connections, and promotes early childhood development through universal and targeted group work.

As a Family Activity Worker, you will:

• plan and deliver creative, play-based group sessions for families with young children.  (You will be based in a Family Hub but will deliver across further Family Hubs and outreach areas) 
• support parents in developing strong bonds with their children and understanding their role as their child’s first educator
• work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver holistic support to families
• record attendance and gather feedback to help improve service delivery
• identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately
• promote school readiness and signpost families to relevant services.

You will need 

• a suitable practitioner level qualification at Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work
• experience working directly with children and families in a professional or voluntary capacity
• knowledge of early childhood development, attachment, and play
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with vulnerable families
• the ability to plan and deliver group activities with support from senior colleagues
• a full driving licence and access to transport to deliver sessions across multiple venues.

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team 

You will join a passionate and supportive team within Suffolk’s Health (0–19) and Children’s Centres. The team works to reduce social isolation, promote wellbeing, and support families through early intervention and prevention.

You’ll be line managed by a Grade 6 Health & Children Centre Coordinator and work alongside Healthy Child Practitioners and other Family Activity Workers to deliver high-quality, inclusive services that make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. 

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk). 

For more information 

Please contact Jenny Carter (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260467 or emailing [email protected]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). 

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 

Question 1 - What skills and experience do you have which would make you a good fit for this role?

Question 2 - What is your greatest achievement and why? 

Question 3 - How can you evidence that you are committed to listen, support, and motivate children, young people and their families?

Question 4 - Describe a situation where you have been an effective team worker and what you specifically did that was effective?

Question 5 - Please can you advise which vacancy you are interested in.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 9 October 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid