Young Carer Manager

Young Carer Manager
Location: Astolat – with opportunity for hybrid working.
Salary: £40,000 – £43,076 (Full Time Equivalent)
Are you excited by leading a passionate team to deliver youth clubs, weekend socials and wellbeing activities that give young carers the respite, connection and support they deserve?
Do you thrive on creating safe, inspiring spaces where children and young people can grow in confidence, build resilience and feel part of a vibrant community?
Are you someone who brings curiosity, energy and a solution‑focused mindset to service delivery to strengthen systems, improve quality and champion excellence?
Do you enjoy building strong partnerships with schools, community groups and local organisations to reach young carers who may otherwise remain unseen?
And do you have the commitment to work flexibly across evenings and weekends yourself — role‑modelling this approach and support, guide and manage a team delivering sessions around young carers’ school commitments and family responsibilities?
If you’re nodding along, you may be the Young Carers Manager we’re looking for, someone ready to lead with purpose, shape a high‑impact programme across Surrey, and help young carers feel supported, included and empowered.
The Details
* Full-time role (36 hours per week) – offering the scope to lead a dynamic service that supports young carers across Surrey.
* Hybrid working – you’ll split your time between our Guildford office, your home, and community locations across the County.
* You’ll be in the office weekly as part of staying connected with the wider team.
* A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves regular travel across Surrey to support teams, partners and service delivery.
* You’ll oversee a team who work flexibly across evenings and weekends, ensuring clubs, sessions and activities are accessible for young carers around school commitments and family responsibilities
* You’ll be reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, working closely with the Engage & Connect leadership team.
The Young Carers Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership and delivery of the Engage and Connect service for children (5-12) and young people (12-16). This role will manage the team of Primary & Secondary Coordinators across Surrey, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, high-contact programme of regular respite and peer support. A key focus is establishing strategic community partnerships to drive recruitment targets and ensuring the rigorous application of support planning frameworks. The manager will oversee all operational aspects, including the quality of youth clubs, weekend socials, and holiday programmes, ensuring they are outcome-focused, safely delivered, and effectively supported by the organisation's digital tools.
Person Specification
* • Proven experience managing services or programmes for children and young people.
* Experience leading teams, ideally across multiple locations.
* Strong programme management skills including planning, delivery and evaluation.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice.
* Understanding of the challenges faced by young carers.
* Experience using digital tools and platforms to support service delivery.
* Ability to inspire and support staff to deliver high-quality services.
* Strong relationship-building skills with young people, families and partners.
* Analytical approach to monitoring impact and improving services.
* Willingness to participate in an emergency on-call rota.
* Level 4 qualification in youth work, education, social work (or willingness to achieve).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Application deadline for applications is 10am 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