Trainer

The Trainer is responsible for creating and delivering high-quality training and development programmes for unpaid carers, professionals in the Education, Health & Social care sectors, and for corporate partners. This role is key to empowering carers with knowledge about their rights, and upskilling professionals and businesses to better support carers. The Trainer will also facilitate ‘train the trainer’ sessions to build capacity and extend the reach of the service’s educational mission.

We welcome job‑share applicants:
This is a full‑time position; however, we are open to it being shared between two people working 0.5 FTE each. If you’re interested in applying as part of a job‑share, please indicate this in your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programmes for various audiences, drawing on experience and professional knowledge of professionals from across the
  organisation and externally.
• Adapt training to meet needs of different groups e.g. shorter bite-size sessions for time-poor health professionals.
• Design and deliver a suite of training for Carers including the ‘Carer Empowerment and Rights Programme’
• Deliver specialised training programmes for the Education, Health and Social Care professionals
• Facilitate ‘train the trainer’ sessions to build a network of knowledgeable advocates.
• Provide in-house training programmes as required including co-ordinating the cross team training module, in partnership with the People and Culture Team.
• Create high-quality, accessible training materials and resources for in-person, on line and digital delivery.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and adapt content based on feedback.
• Take responsibility and ownership of your area of work including your own training and development to make sure you can deliver excellence.
• Work across the organisation on projects and support organisation-wide events and activities.

Why Work With Us

At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel appreciated and empowered in both your work and personal life.

Our Benefits Include:

• Generous annual leave – 28 days plus Bank Holidays for full-time colleagues, rising to 31 days with length of service.
• Company sick pay from day one, because your wellbeing matters.
• Paid carers’ leave, recognising and supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Paid volunteering leave – up to two days a year to support a cause that matters
  to you.
• A paid personal celebration day to mark something meaningful — a birthday, family milestone, or special occasion.
• HSF – Health Saturday Fund membership, offering private healthcare support, Perkbox discounts and rewards, and an employee assistance programme.
• Flu jab reimbursement scheme to support your health and wellbeing.
• Employee payroll loan for help with unexpected expenses.
• Pension scheme with Smart Pensions, supporting your future financial security.
• Investment in bringing people together, including an annual employee conference and a summer social event to connect, collaborate and celebrate our collective impact.
• Staff carers group, offering connection, understanding and peer support.

How to Apply

• To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this role to [email protected].
• The deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 17th April.
• Depending on the volume of applications received, telephone screening may take place between Tuesday 21st April and Thursday 23rd April 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our offices in Guildford, Surrey.
• Interviews will be held between Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th April 2026, and applicants should ensure they are available on at least one of these dates.
• This is a full‑time position; however, we are open to it being shared between two people working 0.5 FTE each. If you’re interested in applying as part of a job‑share, please indicate this in your application.

Join us at Action for Carers, Surrey and make a real difference to the wellbeing of young carers in our community!