Young Carers Activities Coordinator (Secondary Age)
Young Carers Activities Coordinator (Secondary Age)
18 hours per week | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Epsom & Esher
Salary: £34,669 – £36,891 FTE (£17,334 – £18,445 pro rata)
Help Young Carers Build Confidence, Connections and Their Future
Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you enjoy creating engaging activities, building trusted relationships and helping teenagers reach their potential?
At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Young Carers Activities Coordinator to join our team.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young carers aged 12-16. Through youth clubs, social activities and holiday programmes, you’ll help young people take a break from their caring responsibilities, connect with others who understand their experiences and develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.
About the Role
You’ll plan and deliver a regular programme of evening youth clubs, weekend activities and school holiday sessions across Epsom & Esher, creating safe, welcoming spaces where young carers can relax, have fun and be themselves.
This is a varied and rewarding role. You’ll build strong relationships with young people and their families, work closely with schools and community partners, and help identify hidden young carers who may benefit from support.
Alongside delivering activities, you’ll provide informal support and encouragement to young carers, helping them build resilience, develop life skills and think positively about their future aspirations.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working directly with children and young people.
- Can build positive, trusted relationships with young people and families.
- Has experience planning and delivering engaging activities, workshops or group sessions.
- Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- Is confident working with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
- Is organised, proactive 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.
Experience in roles such as Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Children’s Support Worker, Community Engagement Worker or similar would be particularly valuable.
Working Pattern
- 18 hours per week, across three days.
- Wednesday must be a working day.
- Burpham office, with regular travel across Epsom & Esher.
- Up to two evenings per month (until 8.00pm).
- One weekend day per month.
- Availability during school holidays is required.
- Occasional overnight stays may be required to support residential activities.
Why Join Us?
At Action for Carers Surrey, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team dedicated to improving the lives of unpaid carers across the county.
Most importantly, you’ll see first-hand the difference your work makes, helping young carers build confidence, make friends and enjoy the childhood experiences every young person deserves.
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 colleagues with caring responsibilities.
Paid volunteering leave – Up to two days per year to support a cause that matters to you.
Personal celebration day – An additional paid day to celebrate a birthday, family milestone or other special occasion.
HSF Health Plan membership – Including healthcare support, Perkbox discounts and rewards, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Flu jab reimbursement scheme – Helping you look after your health and wellbeing.
Blue Light Card membership – Offering discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Employee payroll loan scheme – Providing support with unexpected expenses when needed.
Pension scheme – With Smart Pension, helping you plan for your future.
Bringing people together – Including our annual employee conference and summer social event, giving colleagues opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate our collective impact.
Staff Carers Group – Offering connection, understanding and peer support from colleagues who have caring responsibilities.
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)
Apply Early
We’re excited to have an extensive programme of activities and events running, 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.
- Engaging & Supporting Young People
Young carers can face a range of challenges that affect their education, wellbeing, social lives, and future opportunities.
How would you build trust and engagement with a young person aged 12-16 who was reluctant to attend activities or access support?
What approaches would you use, and why do you think they would be effective?
- 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 Activities Coordinator?
Download job description