Overview
Support Coordinator
We're looking for a curious, compassionate and committed individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join a 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.
Position: S11314 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Stockport. However, regular travel will be required as part of this role
Salary: Circa £18,800 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. While continued funding beyond this date cannot be guaranteed, we have maintained regular contracts in this area for many years and are confident in the likelihood of securing future funding
Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 21 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: W/c 6th October 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service operates in a 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 support and communication groups
* Attend multi-disciplinary meetings with the local stroke therapy team, contributing to joined-up care
* Recruit, train and manage volunteers to enhance service delivery (experience in volunteer management is 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 changes to reduce the risk of further strokes
* Deliver Stroke Reviews at six months post-stroke
About You
You will have experience in:
* Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records
* An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association
* A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload
* A proven record of working with a person-centred approach
This role requires extensive travel across the Stockport area to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
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.
About the Organisation and Diversity
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. This includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. The charity aims to improve the representation of lived experience at all levels and encourages applications from a variety of communities and backgrounds, including people affected by stroke, people of colour, LGBT+ communities, and disabled people.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation focuses on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions or access needs, we are happy to discuss support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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