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 brand-new 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 Part Time Smoke Free Advisor to join our team. As part of this innovative team, you’ll help design and deliver a service that empowers people to quit smoking, tailoring support to meet their unique needs. Your contributions 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.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time position offering 18¾ hours per week. We understand the importance of flexibility, and we are committed to creating a work schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance while meeting the needs of the service.

Salary

The position offers a competitive part-time salary within the range of £12,233.49 to £13,055.44 depending on your experience. This reflects the importance of the role and the value we place on your contributions to the team and service.

Additional Allowance

As this role is based in an area eligible for Outer London Weighting, you will receive an additional pro-rata allowance of £2,163.27, enhancing your overall salary.

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. 

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) 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.