Carer Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator

York Carers Centre; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Friendly supportive environment

Job summary

York Carers Centre is seeking a Carer Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator in York. This 15-hour per week fixed-term post supports unpaid carers by enabling access to movement and activity to improve wellbeing and sustain caring roles.

The role requires empathetic communication, confidentiality, and experience with volunteers, with hybrid working and outreach venue travel. The organisation offers a friendly team, flexible working options, and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people to access movement and activity.
• Ability to work confidentially and engage sensitively with carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Willingness to travel to outreach venues and work in a flexible, hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Support carers into movement and activity to maintain wellbeing and stay connected with health.
• Engage with carers to improve access to activity opportunities and reduce health inequalities.
• Collaborate with volunteers and partner organisations to deliver activity sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide empathetic, person-centred support.

Skills

Motivated & organised

Excellent communication

Engagement skills

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Carer Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator

York

Fixed Term Contract

York Carers Centre

Carer Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator

Fixed Term Contract until January 2028 - 15 hours per week

York Carers Centre is an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our friendly dedicated team, helping unpaid carers to maintain their health and wellbeing through opportunities to access movement and activity

The role will focus on supporting carers into movement and activity as a way of:

• managing their wellbeing
• helping carers to stay well and to sustain their caring role for longer
• reducing health inequalities faced by carers
• increasing carer’s involvement in regular physical activity to maximise their potential for long term health

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have a genuine interest in using their experience and skills to support others; who are able to work within the boundaries of confidentiality and can work effectively and engage sensitively with a wide range of carers across all ages and those with specific needs.

If you are empathetic and compassionate with excellent communication and engagement skills, have experience of supporting people to access movement and activity, and have experience of working with volunteers, then we’d love to hear from you.

The role will involve flexible/hybrid working travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area.

In return we’ll offer you:

• The opportunity to make a notable contribution to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers in York
• A friendly supportive working environment
• Great flexible hybrid working options
• Learning and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Interview date: Monday 09 November 2026

We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.

We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we cannot respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.

If you are not appointed, your application will be destroyed after six months following the recruitment process.

£26,409 per annum pro-rata (Actual salary £10,706)

Hours

15.00 hours

26-10-2026

Job attachments

Carer_Wellbeing_and_Activity_Worker_Recruitment_Information_Pack.docx