Support Coordinator We’re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Lincolnshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide stroke recovery support following a stroke. There are two positions available: 1 x 28 hours per week – This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026 1 x 21 hours per week – This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026 Position: S11265 Stroke Support Coordinator Location: Home-based Lincolnshire, however, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Salary: Salary circa £21,948 per annum for 28 hours per week and £16,461 per annum for 21 hours per week (FTE circa £27,435 per annum) Contract: Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. 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: 18 May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interview Date: To be confirmed 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 aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. A key part of the role will be to support service users and the delivery of the service. Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will: • Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. • Take a person centred approach to goal setting and support to enable stroke survivors and their carers to improve communication • Provide personalised information, advice and support. • Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes, which will help them to prevent further strokes. • Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You You will have: • Experience/background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities • Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records. • An affinity with the values of the Association. • A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality 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 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 state how many hours you are applying for. If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement. Finding strength through support The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support 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. They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity. The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work. A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs. 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. INDNFP PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.