Senior CYP Smoke Free Lead

Empower Young Lives in Lambeth

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re not just a leading national charity—we’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Chrildren and Young Person's Smoke Free offer in Lambeth. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative service from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.

We are thrilled to present a new exciting opportunity for a Senior CYP Smoke Free Lead to join our dynamic Children and Young People (CYP) team in Lambeth.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of children and young people? Join the Smokefree Lambeth initiative as a Senior Lead, where you’ll take the reins in delivering high-quality, person-centred support that empowers young people to achieve their smokefree goals and prevents the uptake of smoking. Collaborating closely with the renowned Guys and St Thomas' Hospital London Stop Smoking Service, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping healthier futures across Lambeth.

This standalone senior role sits at the heart of the CYP Substance Misuse Team, offering you autonomy while being part of a dynamic team led by the CYP Team Leader. You'll have opportunities for joint working, raising the profile of both services, and delivering specialist support to young people, professionals, and stakeholders alike.

Where: Lambeth

Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range : £31,529.41 - £33,708.57 per year (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)

Allowance:Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)

Key Activities:

• Service Delivery: Oversee daily operations of CYP Smokefree Lambeth, ensuring efficient service delivery in line with contractual requirements. Provide tailored stop-smoking interventions through 1-1 and group sessions, both in person and remotely.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with schools, social care teams, and youth organisations. Represent the service at events and meetings, advocating for the health and wellbeing of CYP.
• Leadership & Development: Mentor and support staff, including new team members and students on placement. Deliver tailored training to enhance team capability.
• Community Engagement: Raise awareness of the effects of smoking on CYP through targeted outreach, education, and advocacy.
• Service Improvement: Continuously evaluate and adapt service offerings to meet the evolving needs of CYP. Address service gaps and barriers by implementing innovative solutions to promote equity and positive outcomes.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the harmful effects of smoking and available treatments.
• Intervention Delivery: Proven experience providing health or social care interventions.
• Policy Awareness: Familiarity with national smoking cessation policies and priorities.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively and engage with stakeholders and CYP.
• Risk Management: Experience conducting assessments, managing risks, and maintaining accurate records.
• Stop Smoking Services: Previous experience working within stop smoking services (desirable).
• Qualifications: National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Level 2 qualification (desirable).

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.
• Wellness Support: Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, a 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension scheme.
• Benefits: Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Supportive Team: A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Career Development: Training, development, and progression opportunities.
• Referral Scheme: Refer a friend and benefit from our scheme.

If you’re ready to take the lead in a role that combines innovation, collaboration, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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 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)