Smoke Free Advisor

Join Us and Make a Difference!

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 Smoking Cessation Service in Croydon. 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 seeking a Smoke Free Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality stop-smoking service, empowering individuals to take meaningful steps toward healthier lives. One position will focus on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, while the other will specialise in working with individuals living with mental health challenges, tailoring support to meet their unique needs will be instrumental in fostering healthier lifestyles, improving public health outcomes, and creating a smoke-free future for Croydon.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you!

These interventions will be delivered either face-to-face within the community or remotely, and can be tailored for individuals or delivered in a group setting, depending on their needs.

Full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Full Time Salary Range*: £25,077.00 to £26,502.53(pro rata for part time) 

Allowance: £2,163.27 Outer London Weighting, (pro rata for part time) 

* Pease 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.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality stop smoking service, helping individuals take steps toward healthier lives. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting the benefits of a smoke-free life and raising awareness of stop smoking services through community engagement and events.
• Work within NRT, Champix, and E-cigarette protocols.
• Provide Very Brief Advice training to health and social care professionals, and support pharmacists with nicotine replacement therapy and behavior support.
• Engage with the community to raise awareness of smoking impacts and encourage referrals.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working in health and/or social care settings.
• Complete assessments and deliver interventions matched to identified needs
• Knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking and an understanding of smoking cessation policies and treatments.
• Provide behavioural support, using motivational interviewing techniques and the dispensing of Nicotine Replacement Products
• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer
We value our team and are proud to provide:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.
• A paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week and access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
  A contributory pension scheme.
• A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• A generous 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. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Please note: This role is centred on helping people to stop smoking. To be effective in supporting others and acting as a positive role model, we ask that applicants are non-smokers