Overview
At Change Grow Live we strive to ensure our services are warm and welcoming environments. Working within the Newcastle Stop Smoking team, as a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will be a vital part of the team.
You will provide a high-quality stop smoking service across Newcastle. This will be delivered through a range of interventions, from brief advice and information to structured programmes with the aim being to support people to quit tobacco and live a healthier life.
The interventions will be delivered face to face in the community and/or remotely, on an individual or group basis, and will include motivational interviewing techniques and the dispensing of Nicotine Replacement Therapies.
You would report directly to the Service Manager and would work alongside them and the community engagement team to build relationships in the local community and provide a service that is non-judgemental, supportive and client-led to deliver these interventions to smokers in order for them to progress on their quit journey towards a healthier, happier life
Location: Newcastle
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
*Salary: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53 Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time).
Contract: 12 month Fixed term contract.
*Please note: full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate must have an understanding of human behaviour in relation to smoking. Be able to carry out assessments and deliver interventions matched to identified needs. This will include behavioural support, the use of motivational interviewing techniques and the dispensing of Nicotine Replacement Products.
You will have excellent engagement skills, be committed to high quality service provision and the active involvement of service users.
What we will give to you:
1. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
2. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
5. A friendly and supportive team
6. Training, career development & progression opportunities
7. Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
lease note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible