Young Carer Engagement Coordinator
Young Carers Engagement Coordinator (Primary) – Two Roles Available
Part-Time | Fixed-Term until 31 December 2026 | Surrey
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you love creating fun, engaging activities that build confidence, friendships and lasting memories?
Action for Carers Surrey is looking for two enthusiastic Young Carers Engagement Coordinators to join our Engage and Connect Service. These are exciting opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of young carers aged 5–12 by delivering inspiring activities, peer support and wellbeing opportunities across Surrey.
Young carers often take on caring responsibilities at home that can impact their social lives, education and wellbeing. Our role is to give them the chance to relax, have fun, build resilience and connect with others who understand their experiences.
About the Role
As a Young Carers Engagement Coordinator, you’ll plan and deliver a varied programme of weekend, holiday and community-based activities, creating safe, welcoming spaces where young carers can simply be children.
You’ll build meaningful relationships with young carers and their families, work closely with schools and community partners, and help identify and engage hidden young carers who may benefit from our services.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role for someone who is energetic, creative and has experience working directly with children aged 5–12.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children in a professional setting such as a school, youth club, childcare provision or play scheme
- Can confidently plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
- Can build positive relationships with children and families
- Is organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload
- Shares our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, passionate team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a vibrant programme of activities and experiences that have a genuine impact on young carers’ lives.
With an exciting schedule of summer events already underway and a packed programme planned through to the end of the year, we’re looking for people who can join us as soon as possible and help make these opportunities a success.
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.
Key Information
- Two Positions Available
(One covering Northeast Surrey and one working county-wide)
- Part-time: 21.6 hours per week (two posts available)
- Fixed-term contract: Until 31 December 2026
- Flexibility required: Regular evening, weekend and school holiday working is an essential part of the role
- Travel: Occasional overnight stays may be required to support residential activities
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Action for Carers Surrey, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As this role involves working directly with children and young people, any offer of employment will be subject to:
- An enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list checks
- Satisfactory references
- Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
- Verification of qualifications (where applicable)
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where young carers can thrive, and we are looking for applicants who share our dedication to protecting and empowering young people.
Apply Early
We’re excited to have an extensive programme of activities and events running throughout the summer and beyond, and we’re looking for the right people to join our team as soon as possible to help deliver this important work.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received or suitable candidates have been appointed.
If you’re passionate about helping young carers connect with others, build confidence and enjoy the childhood experiences they deserve, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with responses to the following two questions (maximum 300 words per question).
Please send both to [email protected]
We recognise that relevant experience can come from a variety of settings, including paid employment, volunteering, education, community involvement and lived experience. We encourage you to draw on any examples that demonstrate your skills and potential.
- Planning and delivering engaging activities
This role involves planning and delivering activities that help young carers build confidence, resilience and connections with their peers.
Please describe an activity, event, project or programme that you have organised or led. What did you do to ensure it was engaging, inclusive and safe, and what impact did it have on those involved?
- Organisation and responding to challenges
Please give an example of a time when you had to manage competing priorities, work independently, or adapt your plans to respond to changing circumstances.
How did you approach the situation, and what skills or learning would you bring from this experience to the role of Young Carers Engagement Coordinator?
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