Stroke Association Support Coordinator | Home-based, Norfolk and Waveney

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and passionate organization is seeking a Support Coordinator to enhance the Stroke Recovery Service in East of England. This role involves supporting stroke survivors in their recovery journey, providing personalized guidance and collaborating with health professionals to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a background in caring professions. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of stroke survivors while enjoying the flexibility of a home-based role with travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities is preferred.
• Excellent IT skills for accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support stroke survivors from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalized information and advice to stroke survivors.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Assessment Skills

IT Skills

Education

Experience in Caring Profession

Job description

Stroke Association Support Coordinator | Home-based, Norfolk and Waveney, East of England

Job Reference: 4439b6383926

Location: East of England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2024. Our services are project-funded, and we currently have funding for this service until that date.

We are seeking an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to join our team delivering the Stroke Recovery Service in Norfolk and Waveney. Due to increased local funding supporting stroke services across Norfolk and Waveney, we are recruiting five new support coordinators to help implement our strategy and make a meaningful difference.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach in the East of England, you will support stroke survivors in identifying their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centered approach, you will enable them to maximize their recovery and improve communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Providing personalized information, advice, and support.
• Enabling stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes to prevent further strokes.
• Collaborating with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high-quality support.

Requirements:

• Experience or background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Alignment with the values of the Stroke Association.
• A flexible approach and effective caseload management skills.

This role requires frequent travel across a large geographical area to visit people at home and in community settings across Norfolk and Waveney. Candidates must demonstrate how they can meet this travel requirement.

Applicants must be residents of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.