Community Engagement Worker

Be Smoke Free is a specialist nurse-led tobacco addiction service run by Change Grow Live in partnership with Manchester Health Care Commissioning Service and Manchester City Council. Our aim is to raise awareness of the negative effects of smoking and to promote wellbeing in workplaces and other organisations across the city. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Engagement Worker to join our team in Manchester. You’ll work closely alongside colleagues to promote the benefits of a smoke free life in local communities, develop relationships with outside agencies, design and innovate our marketing strategies and drive the growth of our service. 

Where: Manchester

Hours: Part time, 27.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience, (based on full time wage, pro rata for part time hours)

About You:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Experience of working within Smoking/Tobacco Addiction Services (Desirable).
• Experience of asset based community development.
• Experience of delivering health and/or social care interventions within community settings (desirable).
• Experience of assessing and managing risk.
• Experience of training, mentoring or supporting other professionals.
• Experience of delivering group interventions (desirable).
• Experience of organising and delivering events.

What We Offer You:

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays ), increasing by one day for each year of service (capped at 30 days).
• A paid 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• An array of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more
• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunities for training, career development, and progression
• A 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. 

If you believe this role aligns with your qualifications and aspirations and you're eager to embark on a journey with Change Grow Live, we would be delighted to have a conversation with you.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)