Secondary Schools Coordinator

The Secondary Schools Coordinator is responsible for delivering a consistent and accessible programme for young carers aged 12-16. Based in a specific quadrant of Surrey, the coordinator will plan and lead a repeating schedule of evening youth clubs, weekend socials, and holiday activities which may include residential activities.

We have two part-time roles available – both are fixed term (12 months), 27 hours per week worked across four or five days (0.75 FTE).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a regular programme of evening youth clubs, weekend socials, and holiday sessions.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the monitoring of delivery venues; ensuring locations are accessible, safe, and appropriate for the specific needs of the carer group.
• Support young carers to attend sessions, including delivering a young carer induction, which may involve outreach visits to homes and schools to build confidence and remove barriers to attendance.
• Drive local young carer recruitment and outreach, visiting secondary schools and youth settings to attract young carers to the service.
• Manage a caseload of young carers within the group setting, maintaining outcome focused support plans that track progress against resilience and wellbeing goals.
• Facilitate a safe, supportive, and youth-led environment where young people feel comfortable.
• Develop and lead age-appropriate activities, workshops, and trips that reflect the interests of the young people.
• Provide informal support and guidance to help young people build skills, resilience,
  and explore their interests, empowering them to think about their future aspirations.
• Uphold all organisational health and safety and safeguarding policies.
• Build trusted relationships with young carers, offering informal support and guidance.
• Complete all required administrative tasks, including session planning and risk assessments.
• Work closely with the Primary Coordinator to support families with children in both age groups.
• Lead the service induction and day-to-day performance management of sessional youth workers.
• Provide regular group supervision and coaching for sessional staff, often integrated into pre- and post-session briefings, in line with organisational policy.
• Effectively delegate tasks to sessional staff, matching them to activities that build on their strengths and positive relationships with young carers.
• Monitor the practice of sessional workers during activities to ensure high standards of quality and safety are consistently met.
• 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 letterdetailing your suitability for this role torecruit@actionforcarers.org.uk.
• The deadline for applications is10am 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.

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

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