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Adult Coordinator - East Surrey

Permanent & Part Time (18 hours per week)
Action For Carers (Surrey) Astolat, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL

Do you love creating safe, enjoyable and supportive spaces which give adult carers the respite, connection and support they deserve? 

Are you excited by joining a passionate team to deliver group activities, both in-person and online, to provide support to adult carers and ensure they feel heard, valued and supported? 

Do you have experience of working in a community-focused setting, ideally with vulnerable or isolated adults? 

If so, you may be the Adult Coordinator we’re looking for — helping adult carers across Surrey feel connected, empowered and valued.  

The Details 

  • The role is available on a part-time basis (18 hours per week) and will include evening and weekend work.  
  • Hybrid working – your main base will be our Guildford office, with the opportunity to work from home at times.  
  • A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves travel across Surrey, with a strong focus in the East of Surrey.  
  • You’ll work within a team who work flexibly across evenings and weekends, ensuring hubs, sessions and activities are accessible for adult carers around work commitments and family responsibilities 
  • You’ll be reporting to our Adults Manager, working closely with the Engage & Connect leadership team. 
  • Annual Salary: £31,100 – £32,557 (Full Time Equivalent)  
  • The full Job Description is attached for more detail on responsibilities and expectations 

 

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 submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]  

As part of your covering letter, please answer the two questions below; 

Q1: Creating an Engaging Offer for Carers 

Adult carers come from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and caring situations. If you were responsible for developing a programme of activities within your local area, what types of groups, events or wellbeing opportunities would you offer, and how would you ensure they appealed to a diverse range of carers? 

We’re interested in hearing your ideas, creativity and understanding of the differing needs and interests of carers. 

Q2: Delivering an Excellent Carer Experience 

Describe what a successful Engage and Connect Hub or community activity would look like to you. How would you create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment while ensuring carers achieve meaningful outcomes from attending? 

We’re looking for evidence of your facilitation style, approach to inclusion and focus on delivering positive outcomes for carers. 

We recommend a maximum of 400 words per question, to help you provide focused and relevant responses. 

Please note: Applications will be assessed on both your CV and your responses to the questions, so we encourage you to provide specific examples where possible. 

 Application Deadline 

 We’re keen to welcome an Adult Coordinator as soon as possible, covering the East of Surrey.  

 If you’re looking for an immediate opportunity, we’d particularly love to hear from applicants who are available for interview and able to start work promptly, subject to the successful completion of our recruitment checks.  

Applications will remain open and will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews being arranged throughout the recruitment period. 

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

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