Support Coordinator

Stroke Association; Bury; Remote; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A health-focused charity is seeking a Stroke Support Coordinator to assist stroke survivors and their carers transition from hospital to community. Responsibilities include managing volunteers and offering support. Ideal candidates have experience in a caring profession and excellent communication skills. This is a part-time position based in Bury, with a salary of approximately £21,900 per annum.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Cashback and discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Eye care vouchers

Long service award

Tax-free childcare

Health cash plan

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities.
• Experience setting up and running support groups.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, training and management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers.
• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes.
• Accountable for volunteer activities.

Skills

Experience in a caring profession

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Location

Home-based, Bury. Regular travel required for team meetings and other work‑related meetings.

Overview

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and their carers across the stroke pathway by providing a range of innovative support solutions. The Stroke Support Coordinator will help new stroke survivors and their carers transition from hospital discharge into the community, offering personalised information, advice and support, and facilitating lifestyle changes to prevent further strokes.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers to support service users and deliver the service.
• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes to help prevent further strokes.
• Be accountable for volunteer activities.

About You

• Experience in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities.
• Experience setting up and running support groups.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, training and management is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Additional Requirements

• Will travel regularly across a large geographical area to visit clients at home and in community settings.
• Must be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process

Please submit your CV (including your current address) and a two‑page supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Hours & Salary

Part‑time, 28 hours per week. Fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2026. Salary: Circa £21,900 per annum (FTE approx £27,435 per annum).

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 30 days for full‑time equivalent)
• Cashback and discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Long service award
• Tax‑free childcare
• Health cash plan
• Working pattern agreement
• Flexible working opportunities available