Children and Families' Worker

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ WORKER

ST MARY’S, SPROTBROUGH

This is an opportunity to join St Mary’s as Children and Families’ Worker employed by The Diocese of Sheffield’s initiative, The Centenary Project.

We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with Children and Families, who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.

You will lead and grow a team of volunteers, build on the strong links with the local schools and be part of the Centenary Project Workers’ Network.

. 25 hours per week

·  Salary £18,214 (£25,500 FTE) - £14.01 p/h

·  5 years fixed-term contract

·  10% employer contribution to pension

·  Generous holiday entitlement

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact:

Rev. Amanda Barraclough- amanda.barraclough1@btinternet.com

Centenary Project Pastoral Manager, Dave Ludbrook - dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: Monday 23 February 2026

For more information about this role and how to apply: https://www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/children-and-families-worker-st-marys-sprotbrough/

More information about the Centenary Project can be found at www.centenaryproject.org.uk

This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review.

Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at HR@sheffield.anglican.org