Ref: 000035 | Stroke Support Worker | Homebased, London
However, travel will be required twice weekly to King’s College Hospital 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 (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance with where you live) | 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 King’s College Hospital.
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:
- Deliver personcentredconversationswith people affected by stroke on the acute ward.
- Followingan initialconversation, testhow people affected by stroke connect with the Stroke Association next, and what they connect to.
- 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 King’s College Hospital starting with twice weekly visits, for 3 hours per session. These sessions are likely to be in the afternoon due to hospital preferences. 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 levelsof emotional resilienceto handle complex situations whilst working in a hospital environment.
- Ability to embrace the principles ofcoaching and reflective practiceto drive continuous improvement.
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: 16 August 2026 | Interview Date: Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 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.