Carer Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator

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.

• 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)

15.00 hours

26-10-2026

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