At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver fun activities for young carers, helping them thrive and connect.
- Company: Join Action for Carers Surrey, a passionate team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Generous leave, paid volunteering days, health support, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on young carers' lives while having fun and being creative.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong planning skills, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Action For Carers (Surrey) Astolat, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Part-Time 21.6 hours per week (two posts available)
Vacancy Type: Fixed-Term until 31 December 2026
Closes on: 07 August 2026
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 fulltime 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
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action For Carers, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Young Carer Engagement Coordinator - Guildford employer: Action for Carers
Action for Carers Surrey is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. With generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, company sick pay from day one, and opportunities for personal growth through volunteering and peer support, we prioritise the wellbeing and development of our employees. Located in Guildford, Surrey, we offer a meaningful role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of unpaid carers while being part of a compassionate and collaborative team.
