Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Ref: S11359 | Stroke Association Support Coordinator | Homebased, Stockport |
However frequent travel will be required as part of this role (Will include team meetings, other work-related meetings and home visits)
Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027.
Salary circa £17,000 per annum | 21 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2027
Stroke Association Support Coordinator
The Role
We’re looking for a curious, compassionate and committed individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service in the Stockport area. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with stroke survivors and their families, supporting them in rebuilding their lives after stroke.
Our service operates in fast-paced, person-centred environment, where Coordinators identify and respond to the evolving needs of stroke survivors and their carers. This includes delivering structured reviews at six months post-stroke, supporting stroke survivors in their ongoing recovery and helping them achieve their personal goals.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work as part of a team to plan and deliver engaging peer supportandcommunication groups
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetingswith the local stroke therapy team, contributing to joined-up care
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers to enhance service delivery (experience in volunteer managementis an advantage)
- Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community, offering personalised advice and guidance
- Provide resources for stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changesto reduce the risk of further strokes
- Deliver Stroke Reviewsat six months post-stroke
You will have:
- ExcellentIT skillsand an ability tomaintainaccurate records
- An affinitywith thevaluesof the Stroke Association
- A flexibleapproachand an ability toeffectivelymanagea caseload
- A proven recordof working with aperson-centredapproach
This role requires extensive travel across the Stockport area, visiting people in their homes and community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement.
Please click here to view the role profile.
How to Apply
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, email: BusinessSupport.Recruitment@stroke.org.uk
Please submit: your CV (including your current address) and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible working options in this statement.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 19 April | Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Please note all roles close at midnight. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this presents any challenges when you email your application.