Stroke Support Worker

Ref: 000029 | Stroke Support Worker | Homebased, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

However, travel will be required twice weekly to Doncaster Royal Infirmary as part of this role (and occasional wider travel may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Salary circa £17,000 – £22,600 per annum depending on hours | 21 - 28 hours per week with a minimum of 21 hours. The exact weekly hours (up to 28) will be agreed with the successful candidate.  |  12- month fixed term contract 

We are looking for an empathetic, adaptable individual, experienced in person centred support to work with stroke survivors and their loved ones on the stroke ward in Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

This work is part of a project (the Integrated Offer), exploring the needs and ongoing connection for people affected by stroke in hospital and beyond.

The role will involve delivering person-centred stroke support in the hospital setting, while working with the Integrated Offer team to test and implement new approaches. The areas we aim to deliver and test are:

1. Deliver person centred conversationswith people affected by stroke on the acute ward.
2. Following an initial conversation, testhow people affected by stroke connect with the Stroke Association next, and what they connect to.
3. Explore how to increase connectionwith those who arenot present on the wardat the same time as us.

(note- we may test some or all the above)

 To support flexible delivery and testing, you'll also develop your skills by providing phone support to people affected by stroke.

Requirements of the role 

The role includes working in Doncaster Royal Infirmary starting with twice weekly visits, for 3 hours per session. These sessions can be any time after 11am. The length, timing and cadence of the sessions may need to adjust as this is a test and we will be led by what works for the hospital and people affected by stroke.

Occasional overnight stays may be required.

Key skills/experience:  

• Experience of communicating directly with people affected by stroke, either on the phone or face to face.
•  Experienced inperson centred support
• Emotional intelligenceandgood judgement skills
• Effective listening skillswith the ability tocommunicate clearlyat a time where emotions may be heightened.
• High levels of emotional resilienceto handle complex situations whilst working in a hospital environment.
•  Ability to embrace the principles ofcoaching and reflective practiceto drive continuous improvement.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please click here to view the role profile.  

To apply please click here . Please submit your CV, (including details of 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 also 

state your availability, and the hours you would like to discuss.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement when applying for the role. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 9 August 2026 Interview Date: Provisionally 19 August 2026

Please note all roles close at midnight

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.