We are looking for a highly organised individual to work in our dynamic and dedicated team. You will plan and organise the provision of activities and learning experiences for young carers aged 5 – 25. These activities are aimed at providing young carers a break from caring, reducing isolation, creating opportunities to meet others, learning and improve their social and childhood experiences. You will share the aim of young carers being recognised in their role, accessing quality information, for them to feel seen, heard and valued and to experience a high quality service from Carers Trust Solihull. Why join us? Be part of a charity that values creativity, community impact, and staff wellbeing. Make a genuine difference in the lives of parent carers across Solihull. Receive training, ongoing development opportunities, and supportive supervision. Work within a friendly, experienced, and collaborative team. Stakeholder pension for those on the eligible rate of income with 4% contribution from CTS. Staff receive 20 days’ holiday a year pro rata plus bank/ public holidays and concessionary days. Additionally, staff earn an extra day for each full year of service as at 1st April each year up to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank/ public holidays and concessionary days). We have a hybrid working from home and the office. FUNCTIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS ROLE Develop a calendar of all events for the young carers team Co-ordinate and oversee the provision of quality, fun and safe activities - including days out, clubs, training, workshops, consultations, residential trips and national events such as carers week, carers rights day and young carers actions day. Deliver a programme of activities informed by evaluations and in time with newsletter schedules Arrange activities from start to finish, including preparation of session plans, site visits, risk assessments, transport, budgets and encouraging attendance etc - ensuring we reach those most in need Co-ordinate paid and volunteer staff linked to your area of work, including provision of rota, delegation, regular group ‘check in’s’ and quality checking timesheets and expenses Train staff / volunteers linked to your work, including leads, sessional workers and drivers Periodically attend activities to observe quality, compliance of procedures and preserve contact with young carers and sessional workers Respond to opportunities offered by additional funding linked to your work Use data management systems to maintain accurate records of contacts Take lead on co-ordination and production of newsletters Share in the lead of campaigns to improve young carers areas of dissatisfaction Help seek out unidentified young carers by using a wide variety of mechanisms and our range of networks Use impact measurement tools and collect monitoring data to enable quantitative and qualitative evaluation of our service Contact with carers and families through a variety of available methods Contribute to duty, reception cover and shared administrative tasks on behalf of the whole team FUNCTIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF Contribute to the development and achievement of Carers Trust Solihull (CTS) strategic objectives Provide a quality service incorporating AI into your practice Promote the good image of CTS and Solihull Council by being an excellent ambassador when meeting with carers, members of the public or representatives from other organisations Contribute to fundraising via actual events, identifying opportunities etc. Use CTS income wisely and within your authority Participate in appropriate training Support volunteers in tasks linked to your work Adhere to CTS policies and procedures To have full regard for equal opportunities and promoting non-discriminatory practice and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery Service one’s own work Work together to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of CTS services and activities Attend and participate in regular internal and external meetings on behalf of CTS Contribute to routine budgeting and reporting requirements Contribute to CTS newsletters, electronic information and publicity materials Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding issues Assist in ensuring offices are covered between the hours of 9 – 5pm, Mon to Fri Undertake other duties as required Person Specification ESSENTIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE SPECIFIC TO THIS ROLE Highly organised and able to multitask High level of written communication skills at various levels Experience in organising, co-ordinating and delivering activities Experience of writing session plans and risk assessments Experience of evaluating your work, using a variety of methods Experience of managing financial budgets Experience of delegating and operational co-ordination of staff/ volunteers including compliance of procedures Experience of working with children and young people Excellent inter-personal skills Good understanding of Child and Adult Safeguarding Good project planning and marketing skills High level of IT literacy including database; Microsoft applications – Outlook, Excel, Word; and quick-to-learn new software applications To offer flexible working hours, on occasions, if/ when needed DESIRABLE SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE SPECIFIC TO THIS ROLE Knowledge of the demands and impact of caring on children, young people and young adults and the wide range of issues it can raise Car owner with valid licence CONDUCT REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF Positive attitude Flexible and able to multi-task with good time management skills Take responsibility, ownership and accountability for own work Ability to work on your own initiative Non-judgemental and respectful of others Commitment to equality and diversity Respectful of confidentiality Excellent team player Empathetic with an understanding of caring Approachable and sensitive to issues WORK CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POST Hybrid working – home, office and locations across the borough Will need to be flexible as evening and weekend work may be required ACCOUNTABILITY Reporting to the young carers Team Manager Key performance indicators according to contract / funder requirements RELATIONSHIPS Internally – specifically: Young carers team Non office-based staff and volunteers Other teams linked to your work Chief Executive Officer Externally: Venues Professionals, carers, families, public Funders, organisations, commissioned services linked to your work How to apply Please click the following link to upload your CV with a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for the role: Young Carer Activities Co-ordinator Vacancy in Solihull - Carers Trust Solihull No CV will be accepted without a supporting statement Closing date: 23rd April by 1pm Interview date: Will take place either 30th Apr or 1st May 2026 We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.