Support Coordinator

Job Description

Support CoordinatorThis is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. Were looking for an innovative, passionate professional, whose values match our own, can think independently and is opento a coaching style of management, to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Thurrock.Position: Support CoordinatorLocation: Homebased in Thurrock, with regular travel across the service areaHours: Part-time, 28 hours per weekSalary: Circa £19,496 per annumper annum (FTE £24,370 per annum pro rata)Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for the contract until 31 March 2023Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, fulltime 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 workingopportunities available.Closing Date: 27th March 2022Interview Date: 7th April 2022Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your applicationThe RoleTheservice 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.The Support Coordinator will: Support stroke survivorsand their carers into the community Provide personalised information, advice and support Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes To run an effective service for stroke survivors and carers, ensuringthat confidential and accurate records are kept on our CRM data baseAbout YouThe Support Coordinator will have experience/background in: Experience of using technology and IT systems Experience of providing person centred support to vulnerable people A caringprofession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities Identifying, referring and signposting clients to local support resourcesThis role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.Theuse of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the roleTo fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode in the U.K and have the right to work in the U.K.About the OrganisationWhen strokestrikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Thats because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, butwith the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And its a team effort to get there.The charity provides specialist support, funds critical researchand campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better supportfor those affected by stroke.People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Helprebuild them and join the team.In 2019, the charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to peoples lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are lookingto recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, SupportWorker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator,Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, RehabilitationSupport Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.