Join us on our journey to empower over a million people to change their behaviours and thrive! At Thrive Tribe we deliver award‑winning healthy lifestyle and wellbeing programmes that make people happier and healthier. It’s a super exciting time to join us as we begin to deliver Stop Smoking Services throughout County Durham, and we’re looking for a Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor (Social Housing Clients) to join our team. Our Stop Smoking Programmes are designed to support local people who live, study or work in County Durham and want or need to quit smoking. This role is specifically designed to engage with individuals, residents, social landlords and partner organisations to help and support those living in key neighbourhoods and communities to quit smoking.
Residents across County Durham who live in social housing will be able to benefit from a variety of our established pathways and products, including our Gloji Smokefree online programme. As a Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor, your role will be to deliver both face‑to‑face and telephone stop smoking support to eligible clients alongside our online resource. Like all roles at Thrive Tribe, you can expect your time at work to be fun, varied and challenging.
Typical day as a Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor (Social Housing)
* Deliver evidence‑based interventions that focus on smoking cessation, behaviour change and psychological support to save lives by helping smokers quit for good.
* Run stop smoking clinics in social housing hubs, information centres or community‑based settings by working with clients on both a one‑to‑one and group basis.
* Develop and deliver successful engagement and marketing initiatives that help local people to know where and when to get stop smoking support.
* Work with local businesses, partner organisations and colleagues across systems to help improve client uptake and meet targets.
* Ensure an excellent and safe experience for clients, in alignment with our policies and procedures.
* Engage in training relevant to your role, such as NCSCT Stop Smoking training and Behaviour Change Level 1 and 2.
* Use relevant information technology and systems to manage your day‑to‑day tasks and client databases.
* Work with colleagues across all of our Thrive Tribe services to contribute to new projects and service developments – we’re always looking to share knowledge and resources.
* Ensure due consideration is given to Information Governance and Clinical Governance legislation, requirements and guidance.
* Help maintain the ethos of Thrive Tribe by driving our organisational culture forward across our services and embedding our values.
About You
We’re looking for a team player who puts their heart into their work. Our core values run through everything we do and we’d love it if they resonate with you.
Be the change
You like helping people. You’ll be working with those who need help the most, empowering them to make positive changes to thrive.
Be effective
You’re patient and can adapt under pressure. Always happy to make time for other people and have a great attitude.
Be happy
You recognise the power of a smile. You value a fun, supportive workplace and want to come to work raring to go.
Be successful
You are motivated and driven. Happy working solo or as part of a team, you love meeting targets and will be given opportunities to contribute and develop your career.
Be big‑hearted
You want to make a difference. Working with a like‑minded team of optimistic people, you want to engage in meaningful work and change lives.
To work with us in this role, it would be desirable for you to have some delivery experience of supporting clients to make healthy lifestyle choices, but don’t worry if that isn’t the case as full training for the role will be provided. However, if you have already completed your NCSCT Stop Smoking Advisor training, that’s a bonus.
We hire based on attitude over traditional skills and experience, so if you feel you are right for the job we would love to hear from you.
Perks
* Regular team events and activities, including ThriveFest and our annual Challenge Weekend (for those who want to put their fitness to the test).
* Flexible working – we’re serious about life/work balance.
* Tailored health and wellbeing support such as access to life coaching.
* Rewards portal offering discounts on shops, restaurants and days out.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* 23 days holiday, increasing each year up to a maximum of 29 days (plus Bank Holidays).
* A day on us to live by our values.
Contract: 1 x Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Permanent contract.
Salary: Starting range £26,000 to £28,000 dependent on experience.
Further Information: To discuss this role further please contact Laura Oselton laura.oselton@smokefreecountydurham.org.uk or 07902773842.
We are also holding a recruitment open day on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at The Greenhouse, Amos Drive, Annfield Plain, DH9 7XN. This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn more about Thrive Tribe and the work of Smokefree County Durham. Employability Durham will also be on hand for support with your covering letter and CV. To book a slot between 10 am and 2 pm, please email hello@smokefreecountydurham.org.uk.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 2026. We reserve the right to close the opportunity early should we receive enough quality applicants.
Location: Your base to work from is our office at The Greenhouse, Annfield Plain, County Durham. Much of your time will be spent engaging with social landlords, local communities and associated partners and delivering face‑to‑face sessions across the whole of County Durham (so a car owner is desired). When not delivering across the County, you will be able to work both from our office base and from home.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to have the right to work in the UK.
Learn more about Thrive Tribe: https://www.thrivetribe.org.uk/
We believe that every person has the right to thrive at work, which is why we are committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate. Should you require any specific accommodations in the recruitment process please let us know in your application.
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