We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Life After Stroke Service based across Cornwall.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Location
Home‑based in Mid Cornwall and West Cornwall, with frequent travel required for team meetings and client visits.
Hours & Contract
Part‑time, 24 hours per week. Two posts available – one maternity cover contract. Fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2027.
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 30 days full‑time equivalent), cash‑back 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, and flexible working arrangements.
The Role
The Stroke Support Coordinator will support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community, provide personalised information, advice and support, help survivors make informed lifestyle changes to prevent further strokes, and work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and community organisations.
Responsibilities
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience working with people in a caring profession or caring capacity.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and use IT skills and database systems.
- Effective caseload management and the ability to use a flexible working approach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse range of people.
Requirements
Extensive travel across Cornwall to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people affected by stroke, people of colour, LGBT+ communities, and disabled people.
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